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A day in the life of county government administration
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From the top down, the Voices of Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity (VIBE) efforts in Johnson County, Kansas, are a shining example of a serious commitment to their people.
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A look at how three counties are making positive change for their residents.
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For local governments to be creative and innovative, they must have a culture that fosters the freedom to think and the courage to act.
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A crucial partnership, cities and counties can strengthen their relationship using principles of public engagement and elements of collaborative governance theory.
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Together local government, the military, veterans, and military families make excellent partners.
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Tenet 3 offers guidance to merit trust and confidence placed in local government professionals.
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Staying in one organization is highly unusual nowadays, but committing to a lifelong career within a single municipal government organization offers profound mutual benefits.
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