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ICMA's inaugural cohort of Local Government Research Fellows shared their work at the annual conference in Nashville.
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Local governments need a mission and values statement that guides employee behavior, from the front lines of the organization to the manager’s office.
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At its October 18, 2019, meeting, the ICMA Executive Board voted to approve the following recommendations from the ICMA Committee on Professional Conduct.
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Use this handbook to help provide veterans an opportunity to make difference in your world of local government.
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Two out of three city finance officers predict a recession as soon as 2020.
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Create a quality consumer experience brand
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Get out into your community, get dirty, and get to know employees in their space.
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How Mentorship Helped Four Navy Veterans Move into Public Management