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coinsurance-A policy provision requiring the property owner to insure a stated percentage of
the property value in consideration of a reduced rate in order to avoid paying for part of the
loss.
collector street-A street which collects traffic from local streets and connects with arterial
streets.
compliance audit-An examination of records and activities to determine if a unit is
complying with applicable laws and regulations.
comprehensive insurance-Insurance that covers, under one insuring agreement, all hazards
within the general scope of the contract, except those specifically excluded.
comprehensive plan-An evaluation of the past, present and future land use and development
needs and desires of a municipality. (The Municipalities Planning Code requires that the
planning commission prepares this plan.)
condemnation-The process of taking private property for public use through the power of
eminent domain.
conditional use-A use of a property permissible by the meeting of certain conditions set
forth in the municipality’s zoning ordinance.
conflict of interest-A term used in connection with a public official’s relationship to matters
of private interest or personal gain and which prohibits participation in the discussion under
decision.
consanguinity-Of the same blood; related.
consent agenda-A policy of the governing body to approve, in one motion, routine and/or
non-controversial items, which can be determined prior to the meeting.
consolidation-The creation of a new unit of government from two or more existing
municipalities These local governments cease to exist after consolidation.
contingency-An appropriation of funds to handle unexpected events and emergencies which
occur during the course of the fiscal year.
contributory plan-A pension plan in which the employees are required to contribute some
amount, usually a percentage of compensation, to the plan, in order to receive a benefit.
cottage industry-See home occupation.
council of government (COG)-A voluntary association of local governments, meeting
regularly to exchange ideas and develop a common strategy to address regional problems.
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