Local Government Management
About the Administrator & Manager Positions
Good local government requires two elements:- Effective and efficient day-to-day administration
- Strong elected leadership
The administrator / manager position provides essential support for good leadership decisions and professional expertise for solid administration.
Information About the Profession of Local Government Management in Wisconsin
- The Need for Professional Municipal Administration
- Options Available to Wisconsin Cities, Villages, and Towns
- Myths About Administrator Positions
- Duties of the Mayor and the Relationship with an Administrator
- The Advantages of an Administrator / Manager
- Sample Ordinance for Creation of City Administrator Position
- The Importance of Ethics in the Profession
- Recruitment Guidelines for Selecting a Local Government Administrator
- Benefits of County Administrator
More Information
For more information, please fill out our contact form or contact WCMA Executive Director Dawn Peters at:c/o NIU Center for Governmental Studies
148 N Third Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
Ph: (815) 753-0923