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Some reminders that have helped me stay on course in both my professional and personal life
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Learn about ICMA member Donna Gayden, who turned around the most fiscally stressed city in New York
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Results of a recent MissionSquare Research Institute DEI survey of local government and public K-12 human resources managers.
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This Supreme Court decision limits some local government gun regulation.
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Had this case been decided the other way much legal liability for local governments would have ensued.
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Hosting a tabletop exercise is the single best way for your community to prepare for a mass shooting.
Building on Episode 15 Civic Matchmaking Part 1, this new episode explains how to start a no-cost community engaging volunteer program.
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Treasury issues updated reporting and compliance guide. Keeping track of obligations and expenditures is essential, but telling how your community uses funds is a top priority.
PowerPoint Presentation from the June 16, 2022 webinar