According to the
International City / County Management Association, to be successful, today’s complex local government operations require a combination of:
- Strong political leadership
- Policy development
- Relentless focus on execution and results
- Commitment to transparent and ethical government
- Strategy for representing and engaging every segment of the community
As the needs of communities have become more complex, so has the job of city, town and county managers. Today’s managers must also possess the management know-how to build strong communities and ensure the continuous improvement of community services.
Above all else, today’s professional city, town and county managers bring to the communities they serve a public trust and confidence in local government, achieving equity and social justice and improving quality of life for all residents.