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ICMA provides techniques and strategies to maximize the likelihood of establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with your governing board.

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Model City Charter - 9th edition
Model City Charter - 9th Edition

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Japan: Local Autonomy Is a Central Tenet to Good Governance
March 15, 2022

In Japan, local governments have a duty to exercise a measure of independence from the national government regarding the manner in which they operate.

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A Brief Description of Local Government Systems in the United States
February 8, 2022

An overview of local government structure in the United States

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What Is Political Acumen?
February 8, 2022

A toolkit from ICMA affiliate Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) supporting city managers/municipal administrators in their relationship with elected officials.

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Two-way Respect
George B Cuff, FCMC, president, George B Cuff & Associates Ltd.
Jan 06, 2022

Elected officials and professional managers, along with their working relationship, are critical to the essence of local government.

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Check Out What Was Trending in 2021
January 3, 2022

The most popular Leadership Matters articles of 2021.

PM Magazine
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ASSISTANTS AND DEPUTIES: Success as an Assistant in a Small, Rural, or Remote Community
October 29, 2021

Navigating an assistant role in a new town with a smaller population than you’re used to

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Managers of Small Communities: What’s Your Experience with Strategic Planning?
August 11, 2021

ICMA is seeking insight from local governments under 20,000 in population for new research.

PM Magazine
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INSIGHT: Guide Your Council Out of the Weeds
July 28, 2021

Level 6 Governance provides a model for high operational performance

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