How does innovation occur in local government? What can local
officials interested in seeing their agencies engage in
innovation do to support innovation?
Rather than have a national “conversation” about race, President
Obama suggested, in effect, that we have millions of
conversations about it over the next few years.
Expert speakers and panelists will discuss a wide range of topics
in sessions that take place concurrently throughout the
conference. Many cities choose to have their officials and staff
coordinate…
Examining how other local agencies handle these issues provides a
helpful starting place for determining which approach best serves
your agency’s needs.
By supporting wellness efforts, cities can offer an environment
where residents and employees are encouraged to be more
physically active, eat nutritious food and enjoy the advantages
of good health.
Designed to help cities build a stronger wellness culture over
time and engage their employees in healthier lifestyles, this
program provides online tools, grants and more.
The Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 mandates
uniform, generally lower benefit formulas for all “new members”
of California public agency defined benefit retirement plans.
While the past few years have presented major challenges for
cities, the events of 2012 included some bright spots as well.
This article presents an overview of the year’s legislative…
The doctrine of qualified immunity protects government defendants
from liability as long as their conduct did not violate clearly
established law. The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled on the
issue…
Recent media coverage of public officials’ ethical lapses raises
questions about the underlying causes of such behavior. This
column explores why people make poor choices and the roles
that…
Understanding “how to get things done as a newly elected
official” is a priority for local officials. New online resources
help streamline the process.
