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Applications on behalf of cities, counties, towns, or tribes are due March 6, 2019.
Business Analyst Office of Strategy and Performance<br>
Gwinnett County, GA<br>
ICMA Member since 2014
International Committee Chair Michele Meade shares her thoughts after attending the Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar in Japan.
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USAID/ICMA Planning for Climate Adaptation Program aimed to improve the resilience of people to the adverse impacts of climate change in the Dominican Republic.
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Steps you can take to avoid ethical crises in your organization.
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Veterans Local Government Management Fellowship and the city of Coronado, California, provide support for veteran transitioning into local government.
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The work that government does makes a difference in people's lives. Government leaders can inspire others by their actions.
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In case you missed them the first time or want to read them again, here are the most widely read Leadership Matters news articles from 2018.
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