Center for Land Use Education

Conducting Government Business Remotely: Resources for Municipalities

Download the pdf: Remote Government Website Resources.pdf

Open Government​

Wisconsin Department of Justice – Office of Open Government guidance related to open meetings and technology use during COVID-19.

Local Government Center – Considerations for Wisconsin local governments conducting electronic meetings.  

UNC School of Government – Concerns and practical considerations associated with remote participation in quasi-judicial hearings such as variances and conditional uses.

Internet and Technology Resources

League of Wisconsin Municipalities – Local government options for conducting meetings remotely. Includes technology options and quick tips for phone and web-based conference calls.

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation – Free and low-cost internet resources for Wisconsin residents during the public health emergency.

Wisconsin Broadband Map – Map of statewide internet and cellular connection options. 

Latest Public Health Information

Wisconsin Executive Orders – Emergency orders related to COVID-19.

Wisconsin Dept of Health Services – Wisconsin maps, health information, and community resources.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – U.S. maps, health information, and community resources.

World Health Organization – World news, research, and resources related to COVID19.