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Three millennials share lessons learned on how you can recruit and retain to help fill the employment gap
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An opinion piece contemplating the potential end of Pax Americana (and what it means for local government in the United States)
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Great leaders are driven to do the right thing for the common good. Wisdom helps them find that path.
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Defining the “political” role of managers and their role in the policy process
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Tales from the field with advice on achieving ethical outcomes
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The role of the professional manager transcends politics and focuses on getting the job done.
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The CARES Act and ARPA present an opportunity for economic developers to catalyze growth and revitalization for businesses and communities of color.
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A crowd-sourced poem from those in local government about the communities we aspire to have.
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Whether you’re “riding up” (serving as the acting CAO) or “riding down” (filling in for a key employee), the ACAO should keep these things in mind.