What can the chief executive do to bring the outlier into the fold and help the governing body function well?

ICMA's flagship magazine was honored for its Women in Leadership column and the 2024 Ethics Issue.

A first-time city manager’s struggle with a governing body member’s bad behavior that isn’t covered by the code of conduct.

Sustainability is becoming a priority in local government, with ACAOs often serving as chief implementation officers, transforming climate policy aspirations into impactful change.

Empowering staff to develop innovative solutions to uplift the community, increase efficiency, and save taxpayer dollars.

Genuine stakeholder engagement fosters a shared responsibility for sustainable development, resulting in empowered communities and improved governance.

In a deeply polarized country, it’s up to local government to help us shift from a mindset of cynicism and division to one of collaboration and openness.

How do you plan an electric vehicle (EV) charging program? Should the community own it or support private operators? A recent report helps answer those questions and more.

After receiving support from senior advisors throughout my career, I knew I wanted to give back to others in the same way when I retired.