The importance of setting the right tone from the start

Professional city and county managers must adhere to the spirit of the ICMA Code of Ethics and remain politically neutral in today’s hyper-politicized environment.

A mutually beneficial evaluation process that provides city/county managers with meaningful feedback from their elected officials

Understanding the various roles of elected officials and how the CAO and staff can best support them.

Understanding the importance of the relationship between the CAO and elected officials before, during, and after election

The most effective local government leaders understand the fluidity of the relationship.

A Voices in Local Government podcast on how to lead before, during, and after tragedy from what feels like a powerless position.

CTA-CBSI will build the Central Tibetan Administration’s capacity to effectively deliver services to Tibetans in India and Nepal and to strengthen community self-reliance.