Don't drop the ball with your council

Garrett et al examine the vitality of developing consistent and helpful strategies for supporting elected officials as well as creating a good relationship between local government managers with the elected officials. Among other things, he claims that managers should make sure that council members...

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Published in:PM. Public Management 2004-07, Vol.86 (6), p.10
Main Authors: Garrett, Bill, Schreuder, Janice, Mathis, Bill
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
City managers
Councils
Government officials
Local government
Meetings
Professional relationships
Professional responsibilities
Public officers
Public officials
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Summary:Garrett et al examine the vitality of developing consistent and helpful strategies for supporting elected officials as well as creating a good relationship between local government managers with the elected officials. Among other things, he claims that managers should make sure that council members know that they have been heard, that action will be taken when needed, and that there will be follow through. He adds that the manager must develop staff members to be able to meet the challenges inherent in their jobs.
ISSN:0033-3611