The importance of setting the right tone from the start
Understanding the importance of the relationship between the CAO and elected officials before, during, and after election
Understanding the various roles of elected officials and how the CAO and staff can best support them.
A mutually beneficial evaluation process that provides city/county managers with meaningful feedback from their elected officials
The most effective local government leaders understand the fluidity of the relationship.
In Japan, local governments have a duty to exercise a measure of independence from the national government regarding the manner in which they operate.
A toolkit from ICMA affiliate Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) supporting city managers/municipal administrators in their relationship with elected officials.