Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of public notices.

Contracts

• Digital Publishers: Must prepare Master Services Agreements (MSAs) that include indemnification clauses. If your publication is found non-compliant (e.g., flawed subscriber audit), the government will require you to indemnify them against legal challenges regarding "improper notice."
• Employment Agreements: Digital publishers must review employment contracts. To qualify for a contract, you must "employ staff" in the jurisdiction. Reliance on 1099 independent contractors or remote staff outside the county will likely disqualify the entity.

Hiring/Training

• Procurement & Compliance Teams: Staff responsible for tracking government RFPs, zoning variances, and permit hearings must be retrained to monitor designated digital newspapers. Reliance on legacy print media is no longer sufficient.
• Publishers: May need to adjust hiring practices to ensure W-2 staff are physically domiciled within the specific jurisdictions where they intend to bid on notice contracts.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Vendor Eligibility Dossier: Digital publishers must compile and maintain:
• 1. Certified Subscriber Audit: Proof of a paid-subscriber base.
• 2. Longevity Proof: Articles of Incorporation or tax filings proving continuous operation for at least three years.
• 3. Staffing Verification: Redacted payroll records proving local employment.

Fees & Costs

• Audit Expenses: Digital publishers must budget for annual or periodic third-party audits of subscriber numbers.
• Subscription Costs: Businesses tracking notices may need to purchase subscriptions to multiple digital outlets to ensure full coverage of regulatory alerts.