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.