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The Cost of Cronyism: Why Municipal Expertise Is Being Replaced by Political Alignment

The Cost of Cronyism: Why Municipal Expertise Is Being ...

Mark De Mers  Feb 24, 2026  0

When municipalities prioritize political alignment over professional qualifications, communities suffer through weakened accountab...

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Starting Strong: A Guide to Effective Leadership Transitions for Newly Elected Town Board Members

Starting Strong: A Guide to Effective Leadership Transi...

Dr. Leonard Baines  Oct 1, 2025  0

Leadership transitions are some of the most pivotal moments in local government. Newly elected town board members arrive with fres...

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Roberts Rules: Modern Parliamentary Tools for Hybrid Meetings

Roberts Rules: Modern Parliamentary Tools for Hybrid Me...

Dr. Leonard Baines  Aug 11, 2025  0

Robert’s Rules has survived since 1876 because it adapts to changing times while holding to its core principles of order and fairn...

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Stay in Your Lane: Legal and Ethical Dangers of Town Board Micromanagement

Stay in Your Lane: Legal and Ethical Dangers of Town Bo...

Dr. Leonard Baines  Jun 28, 2025  0

Micromanagement may stem from good intentions - wanting potholes fixed quickly or finances scrutinized closely, but it invites law...

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The Role of a Town Board Member: Powers, Limits, and Responsibilities

The Role of a Town Board Member: Powers, Limits, and Re...

Dr. Leonard Baines  Apr 29, 2025  0

Serving as a town board member is an honor, and a serious responsibility. Board members are entrusted with the power to shape the ...

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