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What Is Political Acumen?
February 8, 2022

A toolkit from ICMA affiliate Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) supporting city managers/municipal administrators in their relationship with elected officials.

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Two-way Respect
George B Cuff, FCMC, president, George B Cuff & Associates Ltd.

Elected officials and professional managers, along with their working relationship, are critical to the essence of local government.

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Check Out What Was Trending in 2021
January 3, 2022

The most popular Leadership Matters articles of 2021.

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ASSISTANTS AND DEPUTIES: Success as an Assistant in a Small, Rural, or Remote Community
October 29, 2021

Navigating an assistant role in a new town with a smaller population than you’re used to

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Managers of Small Communities: What’s Your Experience with Strategic Planning?
August 11, 2021

ICMA is seeking insight from local governments under 20,000 in population for new research.

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INSIGHT: Guide Your Council Out of the Weeds
July 28, 2021

Level 6 Governance provides a model for high operational performance

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Welcoming the New Manager
May 30, 2021

How the governing board and staff can help promote a successful transition

PM Magazine
Building the Best Relationship with Your Council
January 29, 2021

Take an active role in shaping your council’s role and effectiveness

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Council-Manager Role Conflicts
December 29, 2020

Strategies for success to use before you accept a position and once on the job