Tag: town board
What Every Town Board Member Should Know About Their Hi...
Every town board member, regardless of background, should take an active interest in understanding how their municipality’s road m...
The Fundamentals of the Municipal Budget Cycle and Cale...
Learn the fundamentals of the municipal budget cycle and calendar, from preparation and adoption to execution and audit. Understan...
Starting Strong: A Guide to Effective Leadership Transi...
Leadership transitions are some of the most pivotal moments in local government. Newly elected town board members arrive with fres...
How Boards and Department Heads Communicate, Collaborat...
The relationship between a town’s elected board and its department heads is one of the most important dynamics in local government...
Guiding Without Micromanaging: The Town Board’s Role in...
Town boards hold a uniquely influential position in local government, serving as both the legislative and supervisory body for the...
Roberts Rules: Modern Parliamentary Tools for Hybrid Me...
Robert’s Rules has survived since 1876 because it adapts to changing times while holding to its core principles of order and fairn...
Stay in Your Lane: Legal and Ethical Dangers of Town Bo...
Micromanagement may stem from good intentions - wanting potholes fixed quickly or finances scrutinized closely, but it invites law...
The Role of the Town Clerk: Cornerstone of Local Govern...
The Town Clerk’s office is an essential backbone of municipal government. As a municipal employee, recognizing the Clerk’s pivotal...
Why Elected Officials Should Prioritize Community Engag...
Community engagement isn’t a “nice to have” - it’s a core responsibility of elected leadership. By fostering an open, inclusive, a...
How Municipal Governments Engage Their Communities
For municipal leaders, investing in thoughtful engagement is not only good governance; it’s an essential part of strengthening the...
How to Run a Productive and Respectful Public Meeting
Running a productive and respectful public meeting requires preparation, fairness, and a commitment to civil discourse. When done ...
Explaining the Annual Budget Process to Residents
The annual budget process isn’t just paperwork. It’s a blueprint for how your town will function in the year ahead. By understandi...
