The role of the assistant or deputy manager is a vital part of any local government’s success in achieving community goals and initiatives. ICMA has developed a key resource to help individuals flourish in this position.

Engaging citizens to solve community problems

In their session, "How Do You Tackle the Role of ACAO, When It’s Your First ACAO Role," Jeff Weckbach and Kristen Gorham describe the best way to get started.

How I engage the community as the assistant chief administrative officer

A Periodic Digest of Resources, updated Sept 2021

The crucial functions of being second in command

In this edition of Career Compass, Dr. Benest invites us to be strategic about how we restart operations: we have a unique opportunity to start fresh.