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No strangers to big storms, a group of Florida city/county managers gives advice for all phases of storm management.
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How early relationship-building prepares us for the next emergency
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The fact that fraud and embezzlement are growing problems in local government is a clarion call for a more robust focus on elimination and prevention.
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ICMA’s new ethics director brings you the latest updates in the ethics program.
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As assistants and deputies, we must decide who we are and how we want to show up for our organizations in times of crisis.
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Increase your level of influence over stakeholders to effect positive change.
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Exploring the successful efforts of cities across the United States
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If you want to attract more qualified applicants, retain your talented employees, and practice effective DEI policies, rethink your college degree requirement.