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.

This annual planning retreat that was scheduled a year in advance, just happened to come on the heels of a significant water rate increase and its associated public outcry.

Austin city manager will assume new position October 31, 2016.

As a life-long public servant, I am always amazed by the quality of individuals that work in local government. My success has been because of their commitment to doing the right thing at the right time.

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Frank Benest suggests if you want to improve workplace performance, then you need to the improve culture.

We asked our Members what advice they could offer to First-Time Local Government Managers.

Through mentoring I received as an intern from a city manager, I learned how to introduce my interns to the profession and lead them to success.