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For Elected Officials

Being an elected official in local government is not an easy task. You are confronted with challenging issues and circumstances, often with limited resources to address them. Establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with your manager/administrator and staff is critical to your mutual success and the success of your community. An effective working relationship between local elected officials and with the organization’s chief executive is fundamental to the success of the organization. The resources below aim to help local elected officials enhance their ability to work collaboratively with their peers and their administrative staff.