Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) is a leading professional organization which represents city managers throughout Australia and Asia-Pacific.  The LGMA releases a bimonthly publication called LGManager. In this publication they discuss leading practices in local government management.

The August-September 2013 issue of LGManager contains articles on social media, the gender gap in local government management, changing an existing city plan through community collaboration, and innovative technology practices.

•  “Surfing the Online Tsunami” explores social media’s role in news outlets, from more traditional news sources to social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter. 
• Angela Zivkovic introduces Committee for Economic Development of Australia’s policy perspective on the factors that perpetuate the gender gap in local government management.
• LGManager speaks with Doug Fletcher in the article “Create, Innovate, Adapt” about the factors behind local government’s innovative use of solar energy.
• LGManager explores a partnership between Australia and Indonesia called the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Decentralization. 
• Logan City Australia needed to redesign their city plan through a three-day council-led summit that brought together business representatives, government officials, and community members. Read “Logan Draws the Line” to review their accomplishments.

Go to the Local Government Managers Australia’s website to read this month’s newsletter and to sign up for future editions for free. They produce great content that you do not want to miss out on!

Post prepared by: ICMA's Robin Saywitz