Today's newly elected council, board, or commission members often come to their jobs unequipped to work as part of a team responsible for establishing strategic community policy.

This article covers incorporating a hamlet into a village.

This Washoe County, Nevada, document is a comprehensive guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This Eau Claire, Wisconsin, plan addresses the permanent imbalance in the mix of services, citizen expectations, and fiscal resources available to local governments.

This article argues that local government innovation begins with a solid foundation of trust, leadership, and courage.