Each year, local government managers apply the wealth of knowledge they've gained in the management profession by sharing that knowledge with students in colleges and universities.

Here are the health care reform topics that employers might be thinking about as they plan for 2017 and beyond.

At ICMA-RC, our mission is clear: We help public sector employees build retirement security. But the question does come up: How do we deliver on our mission?

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As a manager, you know that local government is a demanding and stressful profession, and occasionally this stress can be beyond overwhelming – causing “burnout syndrome”.

Managers can build a culture of support and caring for their colleagues.

Let’s consider the life of a fabricated man named “Bill.” Instead of dawdling for half the day, Bill could contemplate what he’d like to achieve.

A good working relationship with members of the governing board is crucial for every local government manager.

The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners/ICMA Local Government Management Joint Fellowship Program: Reaching rural communities and the next generation of local government leaders.