Align Strategic Goals with Measurable Outcomes
This useful infographic from the Center for Government Excellence provides a road map showing the steps from community goal setting to implementing a performance management system.
Greensboro's Parental Leave Policy
Beginning September 2016, a new parental leave policy in Greensboro, North Carolina, allows paid time off for city employees.
icma.org/greensboro_parental_leave
Energy-Efficient Kansas City
An ICMA-published case study includes leading practices that local governments can use to improve building energy efficiency, just as Kansas City, Missouri, did with EPA's ENERGY STAR.®
Seeking Short Stories
Creative local managers—PM wants you! Share your story about a fun management experience that happened during your career or a hobby that you currently enjoy in PM's "Short Story" department. Contact bpayne@icma.org with your ideas. Here are two articles published in past issues:
Managing vs. Umpiring: http://icma.org/en/press/pm_magazine/article/105837
Swimming Upstream: http://icma.org/en/press/pm_magazine/article/106892
New, Reduced Membership Dues
A new, reduced dues rate is available for CAOs/ACAOs, along with additional discounts for those in smaller communities, has been implemented. Learn more and be sure to join or renew today!
