The importance of setting the right tone from the start

Professional city and county managers must adhere to the spirit of the ICMA Code of Ethics and remain politically neutral in today’s hyper-politicized environment.

Understanding the importance of the relationship between the CAO and elected officials before, during, and after election

Understanding the various roles of elected officials and how the CAO and staff can best support them.

A mutually beneficial evaluation process that provides city/county managers with meaningful feedback from their elected officials

Optimizing your organization’s people practices in today’s shifting workplace

Understanding ICMA’s Ethics Enforcement Process

The most effective local government leaders understand the fluidity of the relationship.

This month we bring you a double Member Spotlight featuring a brother and sister who are both city managers!