Learn the rewards of managing risks 1st September 2007 Often, local governments lack the luxury of appointing risk management responsibilities to one employee who is trained specifically to measure risk and
A risky business 1st September 2007 Because the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) will soon require governments to disclose any unfunded actuarial accrued liability for other
Colorado cities step up fitness 1st September 2007 Officials in Arvada and Westminster, Colo., took more than 16.5 million steps toward wellness in a competition to raise awareness about the need to stay
Civics knowledge slips among students 1st September 2007 September is National Civic Awareness Month, and the Washington-based International City/County Management Association (ICMA) wants its members to educate
postcards 1st September 2007 The naked truth Brattleboro, Vt., town officials have decided to outlaw nudity. The emergency ruling, which passed in July with a 3-2 vote, prohibits
Charging it? 1st September 2007 In the last decade, many local governments have begun using purchasing cards (p-cards), a type of commercial credit card, to pay for goods and services.
Where everybody knows your name 1st September 2007 On July 24, New Haven, Conn., began issuing multi-purpose municipal services cards that serve as identification and pre-paid debit cards for all residents
Tracking staff benefits 1st August 2007 Project: Pension administration system Jurisdiction: Kansas Agency: Public Employees Retirement System Vendor: Roseville, Minn.-based Sagitec Solutions
Many happy returns 1st August 2007 Because of the high cost of infrastructure improvements and limited revenue, many local governments fail to repair significant infrastructure problems
A home for Homer and a bastion for Bart 1st August 2007 Last month, Springfield, Vt., gained national and international recognition when it was tapped to host the July premiere of The Simpsons Movie. In an
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020