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For Management and Staff

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For Management and Staff

These resources are intended to help executive staff better collaborate with council and board members and address some of the stressors inherent in the relationship. Content includes: ways to promote effective governance, responsibilities and powers and tips to encourage resident leadership.

Effective Governance

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Effective Governance

California’s cities, counties and special districts need the best of leadership and management to effectively govern. When elected officials and top management professionals partner and govern efficiently, the municipal agencies can more effectively serve their constituencies.

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Responsibilities and Powers

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Responsibilities and Powers

This section of resources is devoted to informing newly elected and appointed officials, staff, public and media about the roles, responsibilities and powers of local agencies. Topics include the authorities and limitations of local agencies, sources of law and descriptions of individual agency functions as defined by statutes and charters.

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Developing Resident Leadership

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Developing Resident Leadership

Resources and case stories to help local agencies inform residents about local government and civics, develop community leadership and participation, and create effective citizen academies.

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