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Government Content Types

comity translates digital civic communication into 54 structured content types —18 fully supported by the compliance engine today, plus 36 in spec preview. Each supported type enforces deterministic plain-language rules, accessibility audits, and automated Schema.org annotations.

Which content type is my page?

Answer the questions in order. The first "yes" gives you the type.

  1. Is the page mainly a video: a recorded meeting, an announcement or a how-to?

    Yes: Video. No: Go to question 2.

  2. Is it something a resident can do: apply, get, request, pay, renew, report or register?

    Yes: Go to question 3. No: Go to question 5.

  3. Does it take three or more stages over time, each with its own actions?

    Yes: Step by Step. No: Go to question 4.

  4. Is the page the form itself, not a page that mentions a form?

    Yes: Form. No: Service.

  5. Is it about an office or department of government?

    Yes: Department. No: Go to question 6.

  6. Is it about a place the government runs?

    Yes: Facility. No: Go to question 7.

  7. Is it written as questions and answers?

    Yes: FAQ. No: Go to question 8.

  8. Is it about something that just happened or changed?

    Yes: Go to question 9. No: Go to question 10.

  9. Is there danger, or a legal deadline people must act on now?

    Yes: Alert. No: News.

  10. Is it an official record: a law, ordinance, policy, budget or minutes?

    Yes: Document. No: Go to question 11.

  11. Is it a notice for a public meeting?

    Yes: Meeting. No: Go to question 12.

  12. Is it about a named official?

    Yes: Official. No: Go to question 13.

  13. Is it mainly a dataset or report people download?

    Yes: Dataset. No: Go to question 14.

  14. Is it an ongoing program people qualify for and enroll in?

    Yes: Program. No: Go to question 15.

  15. Is it about one permit, license or approval?

    Yes: Permit. No: Go to question 16.

  16. Is it a job opening?

    Yes: Job. No: Go to question 17.

  17. Is it a page of links on one broad topic?

    Yes: Topic Hub. No: Contact.

Alert

SpecialAnnouncement

Urgent emergency notifications and critical civic instructions (e.g. boil-water advisories).

Answers: Is there danger or something urgent I need to act on?

FAQ

FAQPage

Structured frequently asked questions pairing clear, plain-language queries with authoritative responses.

Answers: What do residents often ask about this?

Form

HowTo

Structured form guides, applications, and procedural descriptions to assist constituent submissions.

Answers: How do I apply, request, or report something?

Step by Step

HowTo

Linear procedures guiding users through sequential civic actions without confusion or jargon.

Answers: How do I complete this process from start to finish?

Service

GovernmentService

Core public services allowing constituents to resolve specific civic tasks and obligations.

Answers: What can I get or do from the government?

Program

GovernmentService

Public assistance, benefit distributions, and municipal assistance programs (e.g. SNAP).

Answers: Do I qualify for this benefit?

Contact

ContactPage

Contact directories and department contact pages giving constituents a clear path to a human.

Answers: How do I reach you?

Facility

GovernmentBuilding

Public properties, parks, animal shelters, or municipal offices detailing locations and open hours.

Answers: Where is it, when is it open, and how do I get there?

Meeting

Event

Public notices, meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes ensuring Sunshine Law compliance.

Answers: When and where does the public body meet?

Permit

GovernmentPermit

Specific legal authorizations, permits, or license application workflows (e.g. temporary food vendors).

Answers: Do I need this permit, and how do I get it?

Job

JobPosting

Public sector career listings, job descriptions, requirements, and civil service test openings.

Answers: What is this job, and how do I apply?

Department

GovernmentOrganization

Operational profile pages for municipal agencies outlining staff, contact info, and services.

Answers: What does this office do, and how do I use its services?

Official

Person

Biographies, contact details, and roles of elected officials and administrative department heads.

Answers: Who holds this role, and how do I contact them?

News

NewsArticle

Official press releases, announcements, and news articles published directly by the jurisdiction.

Answers: What just happened or changed?

Dataset

Dataset

Open-data records, structured tables, maps, and datasets published for citizen transparency.

Answers: What data does the government publish?

Topic Hub

CollectionPage

Multi-service landing pages and portal directories grouping related departments, services, and tasks.

Answers: What does the government offer on this topic?

Document

DigitalDocument

Authoritative legislation, resolution texts, PDF reports, forms, charters, and digital downloads.

Answers: What is the official rule or record?

Video

VideoObject

Official public service broadcasts, recorded hearings, and civic educational video guides.

Answers: What does this video show, and can I follow it without sound?

Homepage

WebPage

The official portal landing page of the municipality, structuring key services and links.

Request Intake (311)

GovernmentService

Citizen request and intake form templates for reporting municipal issues (e.g. 311).

Accessibility Statement

WebPage

Official accessibility compliance declarations under Section 508 and WCAG standards.

Policy

WebPage

Official policy and statutory notice pages, including privacy policies and Title VI compliance.

Procurement (Bid/RFP)

GovernmentService

Public solicitation bids, RFP/RFQ listings, and municipal procurement announcements.

Election Info

GovernmentService

Voting rules, polling location finders, deadlines, and official election result summaries.

Property Assessment

Dataset

Tax parcel assessment rolls, property valuation lookups, and grievance guidelines.

Service Status

GovernmentService

Real-time service updates, utility outages, road closures, and municipal operational status.

Public Notice

DigitalDocument

Official publications of record, public hearings, and statutory municipal notices.

Agenda Packet

Event

Pre-meeting legislative agendas, board packet attachments, and evidentiary exhibits.

Citizen Inquiry

GovernmentService

Constituent inquiries, casework requests, and non-emergency civic communication.

Infrastructure Status

GovernmentService

Real-time municipal infrastructure operations, snowplow routes, and road closures.

Life Event

HowTo

Cross-departmental journey maps orienting services around human milestones.

Procurement Award

DigitalDocument

Awarded contracts, vendor disclosures, bid tabulations, and subcontractor listings.

Property Tax

GovernmentService

Property tax billing statements, installment schedules, exemptions, and payment records.

Recreation Booking

GovernmentService

Municipal park pavilion rentals, community center facility reservations, and athletic field bookings.

Utility Billing

GovernmentService

Municipal water, sewer, stormwater, and electric utility account balances and billing statements.

Vital Record

GovernmentService

Certified municipal birth, marriage, and death certificate application procedures.

Public Event

PublicEvent

Civic community events, seasonal festivals, farmers markets, and public ceremonies.

Legislation

Legislation

Authoritative municipal ordinances, local laws, statutory codes, and board resolutions.

Park

Park

Municipal and county parks, recreational open spaces, nature preserves, and trails.

Playground

Playground

Public playgrounds, neighborhood play areas, and recreational amenities for families.

Public Swimming Pool

PublicSwimmingPool

Public swimming pools, aquatic facilities, and seasonal municipal splash parks.

Library

Library

Public library branches, digital media centers, reference collections, and reading rooms.

Museum

Museum

Cultural institutions, municipal museums, local history collections, and public exhibits.

Community Center

CommunityCenter

Multi-purpose civic community centers, youth centers, and senior activity hubs.

Civic Structure

CivicStructure

Major public buildings, monuments, infrastructure installations, and civic landmarks.

Emergency Service

EmergencyService

24/7 public safety, 911 dispatch, volunteer ambulance or rescue squad.

Fire Station

FireStation

Municipal fire department stations, emergency rescue facilities, and fire apparatus bays.

Police Station

PoliceStation

Police precinct stations, public safety headquarters, and law enforcement contact posts.

Courthouse

Courthouse

Municipal and county courts, judicial chambers, and legal proceedings facilities.

City Hall

CityHall

Municipal city hall, administrative headquarters, and clerk of records offices.

Course

Course

Civic training courses, civil service exam prep workshops, and public safety certifications.

School

School

Public school facilities, educational buildings, and district learning centers.

Calendar

CollectionPage

The public calendar of meetings, hearings, and community events, with a subscribable feed.

Notification Sign-up

WebPage

Sign-up pages for emergency alerts, agendas, and service updates by email, text, or feed.