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PM Jul 2025 COVER

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ASSISTANTS AND DEPUTIES: From Sustainability Policy to Progress

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

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Empowering staff to develop innovative solutions to uplift the community, increase

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Here’s to Parks and Recreation Month, where work and wellness come together under the sun!

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A first-time city manager’s struggle with a governing body member’s bad behavior that isn

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After receiving support from senior advisors throughout my career, I knew I wanted to give

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