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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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How Local Government Works
March 1, 2017

A new video from the Life, Well Campaign details how local government works in Seguin, Texas.

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In Defense of City Managers
March 1, 2017

ICMA Executive Director Bob O'Neill responds to claim that "only politicians" can save America's cities from the challenges they currently face.

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ICMA Survey Research: 2011 Municipal Form of Government Survey Summary

This survey covers form of government, initiatives for referenda and recall, selection and composition of elected officials.

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Updates from the Life, Well Run Campaign
March 1, 2017

The Life, Well Run campaign is kicking into high gear. Learn about the most recent campaign activities.

Form of Government Statistics - Cities (2012): Longitudinal between 1984 and 2012
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Form of Government Statistics - Cities (2012)

This document presents statistics on municipalities in the United States with populations of 2,500 and greater (as of May 2012). (Council-Manager Form Resource Package)

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Form of Government Statistics - Cities (2012):Council-Manager versus Mayor-Council in Specific Population Ranges

This document shows which form of local government – council-manager or mayor-council – is the most prevalent in nine specific population ranges.

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From the Ballot Box
March 1, 2017

Form of government updates for three communities in March and April.

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Most Popular Knowledge Network Documents
March 1, 2017

Check out the list of 42, covering such topics as career resources, leadership, public safety, citizen engagement, and social media, and contribute your own useful resources.

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