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The Value of Clerk Succession Planning
A little-known fact about municipal clerks is that, from a historical perspective, town clerks were one of the first positions created in local government. Today, the municipal clerk position remains a vital part of local government. Clerks go by various names including municipal clerk, city clerk, town clerk, or city secretaries. The municipal clerk is often the first and foremost face-to-face link between the government and its residents. What most clerks love about their jobs are the very things that make replacing clerks so difficult. They’re responsible for a wide variety of duties and … [Read more...] about The Value of Clerk Succession Planning
Run a Leaner Local Government in 6 Easy Steps
Operating on a lean budget is a concern for nearly every local government. If you look deeply enough, you’ll find many ideas on how to run a lean operation. The good news is that they all work. To be effective, local government staff need to consider cost-saving measures and operating efficiently. Innovation begins with keeping an open mind towards newer ways of doing things like implementing digital solutions and being willing to receive ideas from employees and citizens without prejudice. 1. Engage the Public Using Digital Tools James Kostaras, architect and city planner in Boston, states, … [Read more...] about Run a Leaner Local Government in 6 Easy Steps
A Clerk’s Guide to Getting Council and Staff Using a Paperless Agenda
I started my position as an assistant in Corporate Administration at the City of Revelstoke in the summer of 2009. I was immediately overwhelmed by the amount of paper being used for the distribution of agendas. At that time there were Committee of the Whole agendas, Council agendas as well as In-Camera agendas for both meetings. I was required to assemble and photocopy 22 copies of each agenda for Council and the Management Team. I also recognized that other departments such as Development Services, Finance and Parks, Recreation and Culture were creating separate Committee Agendas with … [Read more...] about A Clerk’s Guide to Getting Council and Staff Using a Paperless Agenda