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The Municipal Clerk Shortage Is Here
Back in 2021, we wrote about what researchers were calling a "silver tsunami" — a wave of local government retirements [...]
May 2 Is Robert’s Rules of Order Day
If you work in local government and support legislative bodies, [...]
How to Respond to Public Criticism (Without Making It Worse)
Public criticism is part of the job. Sometimes it comes [...]
Board and Commission Appointment Process: A Cycle You Can Use at Any Point
Board and commission appointments do not follow a single timeline [...]
How Waterford, Connecticut Manages Boards and Committees with Clarity and Confidence
In every community, boards and committees are where much of [...]
UPDATED ADA Web Accessibility and Municipal Records: Resources for Clerks
Updated 4/18/2026 Today, the Department of Justice released an interim [...]
National County Government Month: Recognizing County Work in April
A moment to recognize the work counties do every day [...]
A Seamless Experience for Boards and Residents: A Look at Craven County, NC
We’ll be attending the North Carolina Association of Counties meeting [...]
After Strategic Plan Approval: A Practical Workflow for Local Government Teams
After your governing body approves your community’s strategic plan, the [...]
How Local Government Staff Find the Right Answer
Local government work leaves little room for guesswork. When a [...]