Support for municipalities without dedicated technical staff
Many smaller municipalities are expected to meet the same transparency and accessibility standards as larger cities, while preparing for changing federal requirements without having internal IT departments.
Maximus Municipal Management helps townships and local agencies manage their websites, publish public notices, and keep residents informed so they can meet these responsibilities confidently, without the need for enterprise scale government software platforms.
Running a municipal website was never supposed to be this complicated
Local governments are now expected to publish agendas, minutes, notices, and policy information online in ways that are accessible and easy for residents to find.
At the same time, many smaller municipalities rely on part-time staff, shared responsibilities, or legacy website systems that make routine updates harder than they should be.Maximus
Municipal Management provides practical support so clerks and administrators can keep required information current without managing a web developer or learning new technical systems.
Get help organizing and publishing
agendas, minutes, and public notices online
Preparing for accessibility expectations and website updates through 2027
Accessibility and domain expectations for government websites are changing over the next several years, and not every requirement applies equally to every municipality.
You may already have received emails suggesting urgent deadlines or penalties. In many cases, those messages do not reflect how the rules apply to smaller jurisdictions.
Under ADA Title II, larger government entities were required to meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards by April 2026. Smaller municipalities were expected to meet these same standards by April 2027. However 4 days before the deadline was set to take effect, the DOJ issued an interim rule extending ADA Title II digital accessibility compliance timelines by one year.
Some municipalities may also need to transition to a .gov domain depending on their election responsibilities. Others may choose to adopt one voluntarily to strengthen public trust and prevent confusion with unofficial websites.
Planning early makes these changes easier and more affordable to manage.
Maximus Municipal Management helps smaller municipalities take practical steps now so these updates do not become urgent problems later.
We Make It Easy To:
- Prepare Your Website For New Accessibility Standards
- Convert To A .Gov Domain (When Applicable)
- Post Public Notices, Ordinances, Minutes, Agendas and More
- Help Residents Find Information, Access Services, & Pay Fees
- Spotlight Community Events, Updates and Announcements
Practical website support for local government
Maximus Municipal Management provides practical website and publishing support designed for the day-to-day needs of smaller municipalities. Whether your community is updating an older website, preparing for accessibility expectations, or improving how public information is shared online, we help make the process manageable and predictable.
Website Modernization
Many municipal websites were built years ago and are difficult to update or organize as new expectations emerge.
We help municipalities move to a structure that supports public notices, document libraries, and resident access to information without requiring technical expertise from staff.
Publishing workflow support
Posting agendas, minutes, notices, and public information online should be simple and reliable.
We help municipalities organize publishing workflows so required materials can be posted quickly and residents can find what they need without confusion.
Accessibility preparation & guidance
Federal accessibility expectations are changing how government websites must present public information.
We help municipalities prepare step by step so accessibility improvements can be planned early and implemented in a practical and affordable way.
Support is available as one-time website improvement,
or as ongoing assistance depending on your municipality's needs.
Why smaller municipalities choose Maximus Municipal Management
Smaller municipalities often operate under the same website requirements as larger cities but without the same staffing or technical resources.
Maximus Municipal Management provides practical support designed specifically for communities working within those constraints.
- Designed for smaller local governments
Support is tailored for municipalities without internal IT departments or communications staff.
- Direct communication when updates are needed
Work directly with someone who understands municipal publishing responsibilities instead of submitting requests through a ticket system.
- Flexible publishing support based on your workflow
Staff can post updates themselves using a streamlined interface or send materials by email for publishing assistance. We support both approaches so your website works the way your office already operates.
- Practical guidance instead of generic software platforms
We help municipalities understand what applies to them and what does not so they can make informed decisions about accessibility preparation and website updates.
- Support continues when staff roles change
Local government responsibilities do not pause when leadership changes. We remain available to help onboard new staff and maintain continuity as website responsibilities transition between officials.
Our Process -
What It's Like To Work With Us:
We review how your municipality currently shares agendas, notices, and public information. We assess your website structure, accessibility needs, and publishing requirements, then provide a clear summary report with recommended next steps.
Modern website structure and publishing options are developed to match how your office already operates, minimizing disruption to staff responsibilities.
Administrative staff can receive optional training, or we can assist directly with posting updates to help keep information current, organized, and accessible.
Support continues as staffing roles shift over time, helping new personnel quickly become comfortable managing website and email responsibilities.