The successful initiative resulted hundreds of carefully documented processes and efficiency improvements, as well as thousands of dollars in cost savings for the city.

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest reminds us we can't all have a Time-Turner.

As it did for Forest Lake, Minnesota, a shared city hall, fire, and police station can significantly reduce operating costs.

Review of the book For the Love of Cities by Peter Kageyama.

Say thank you to your mentor by sending a note or a card, or by sharing a story on social media using #localgov #SomeoneWhoMatters.

The PM article "Networking Leads to Better Results" that explains how management talent exchanges can be beneficial, was a useful start for staff members of Flagstaff, Arizona.

Only 13 percent of all chief administrative officer positions are filled by women, the same percentage as in 1981. Why hasn't the percentage changed in more than 30 years?

This article will help readers identify problem areas in a typical local government's drug and alcohol policy.