When managers' and elected officials' goals align and are measured in an effective way officials can focus on the future, not the present.

This document is one of the nominations for the Community Sustainability Program Excellence Award (populations 50,000 and greater). 

To say the least, it has been a difficult year for the local government management profession in Oregon.

This conference document was used in the Council Norms: Do You Have this Tool in Your Toolbox? session.