Interview by Pamela Muse, Western Regional Director with Craig Kocian, City Manager, City of Arvada, CO

Dr. Benest offers advice on developing the leadership skills necessary to advance, when your current position isn’t formally giving you the opportunity to build those skills.

In addition to the overall economy, according to Fretwell, “One of the biggest issues facing the city of Las Vegas and other cities and counties is market-driven and competitive compensation system for our employees. . ."
Another issue is the aging population of local government employees.

The local government management profession lost a leader and friend on April 12, 2013, when ICMA Executive Director Emeritus Mark E. Keane passed away at the age of 93.

Global thought leaders meet to discuss the next steps for implementing the Durban Adaptation Charter.

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest shares some ideas on how we can become more astute and effective in the messy political world of elected officials.

“For those members who are contemplating entering the second half of their life and thinking about encore activities, don’t overlook continuing to serve the profession either with your state association or ICMA. I always tell new Range Riders that such service is more rewarding than they might imagine.”