Category: Town Governance and Leadership
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...
Citizen Appointees on Advisory Boards: Recruiting, Trai...
Citizen advisory boards thrive when volunteers feel valued, prepared, and effective. By treating recruitment like talent acquisiti...
Grant Governance: Preventing Compliance Pitfalls After ...
Winning a grant is cause for celebration, but it is also an invitation to heightened scrutiny. By institutionalizing grant governa...
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 a Town Legally Establishes a No Parking Zone
Creating a no parking zone in a town isn’t just a matter of common sense. It’s a legal process that requires public notice, a loca...
What to Know Before Proposing a Town Law
Proposing a town law is a meaningful way to serve your community—but it comes with responsibility. A thoughtful process, legal rev...
The Role of a Town Board Member: Powers, Limits, and Re...
Serving as a town board member is an honor, and a serious responsibility. Board members are entrusted with the power to shape the ...
Why New Town Board Members Should Lead with Observation...
Restraint is not weakness — it’s leadership. Making informed changes with the input of those who keep the town running daily will ...
