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Form of Government

Form of government refers to the legal structure under which municipalities and counties in the United States organize, e.g., the council-manager vs. the mayor-council form of government. The topic also refers to governance issues and how a local government operates.

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Kansas City Celebrates Life, Well Run in New Video
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Jul 27, 2016

All the elements that make Kansas City, Mo., a well-run city — from its new streetcar system to its engaged residents — come together in the new Life, Well Run video produced by the communications staff and submitted by Assistant City Manager/Director of Aviation Pat Klein. City Manager, Troy Schulte, explains in the video that,…

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Internships and Inspiring the Leaders of Tomorrow
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Mar 28, 2016

Tanya Ange starting as an intern In 2005, and after more than 10 years of watching city government work she’s not hesitant about what she wants her final title to be.

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Calling all Spielbergs
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Jan 08, 2016

In case you missed it, ICMA is reprising last year’s student video contest. The Villanova student chapter of ICMA took the grand prize last year with their send up of Lorde’s “Royals.” Since the grand prize is a trip to the ICMA Annual Conference in Seattle in September, we’re hoping to see some original ideas…

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From the Ballot Box: November 2015
March 1, 2017

November 2015 ballots in several local governments included questions pertaining to potential changes in form of government or adoption/retention of professional management.

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Donors honored for commitment to profession
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Sep 29, 2015
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An Overview of County Administration: Appointed County Administrators

“County administrator” is a function with various titles and fulfilled by different county positions around the country.

Michigan local leaders have positive views on relationships with county road agencies, despite some concerns
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State Law Establishes Form of Government in 76 Percent of Counties
March 1, 2017
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ICMA Survey Research: County Form of Government 2014 Survey Results

Summary of results from 2014 County Form of Government Survey. Covers form, structure, referenda, commission composition, and more.

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