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With government officials hoping for more trust and the public asking for transparency and ethical behavior, there is one solution that addresses both sides: public engagement.
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Personal and professional ethics provide an opportunity for local government managers to step up to the challenge of any disaster and ensure integrity in our response.
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Building a culture of trust will boost employee performance, and the first step begins with you.
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How former managers conduct themselves in communities they once managed can reflect well or poorly on our profession.
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Navigating ethical situations in local government when the waters are murky
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Local governments should welcome these experienced leaders who want to enjoy a second career in service to their community.
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ICMA is pleased to award this year’s Local Government Management Fellowship Judy L. Kelsey Scholarship to two current fellows.
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A feature of the PM special supplement, "Women in Local Government," in honor of Women's History Month
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Hear from four women who are helping to move the needle for gender balance in the local government space about what SheLeadsGov has meant to them.