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    George Lahanas is the city manager for East Lansing Michigan. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for the city their representing. Major priorities of a city manager include oversight of annual budget, financial planning, supervision over all City departments coordination and development of programs/services, implements City council priorities/ policy decisions. City manager isn’t an entry level position and a significant management and local government experience is required for

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    The New York City Council serves as New York City’s legislative body. The Council is separate from the Mayor’s office but work as equal partners in how New York City is run. The Council is made up of 51 members representing over 250 neighborhoods throughout the 5 boroughs. The Council’s main responsibilities include but are not limited to creating legislation, negotiating the City’s budget and monitoring city agencies; most notable are the Department of Education (DOE), New York Police Department

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    The Greenville Youth Council met Monday night, to discuss different spring community service events, but the the members seemed to be more focused the biggest events in high school prom, college acceptance letters, and graduation. Advised by Community Relations Officer, Cassandra Daniels, the meeting opened each member introducing themselves. Each introduction required them to state their name, high school they attend, and a new fun fact no one knows about them. “I enjoy singing and dancing in my

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    Utilities and Municipal Government in Penticton The municipal government of Penticton has worked hard to make it one of the most livable cities in the Okanagan. The broad vision statement and growth plan of Penticton coupled with excellent use of green space and its focus on creating a tourist friendly destination have attracted many new residents to this forward-thinking city. Here is a brief overview of the role the municipal government plays in Penticton and what you can expect if you choose

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    Due to the fact that many municipalities have different needs for their communities they need to communicate those needs to the province in order to get what they need. The textbook discusses the importance of these consultations because communication is the only way the province is going to be able to meet the demands of the municipality. Even though the province is seen as having more power they need to be able to provide the right support, therefore the municipality needs to take responsibility

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    The Mayor Case Study

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    The Role of the Mayor Introduction to the Issue This essay aims to examine the role of the mayor in regards to the politics of local government in Ontario. The process of the development of public policy has shifted considerably during the last few decades. Due to the advent of globalization and of social media, public sector decision making has expanded to include more stakeholders than ever before. As a result, mayors have come under significant pressures to engage not only political actors in

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    Zachary Rice has been engaged in the legislative and public policy process for more than 15 years through numerous opportunities. A native of Indiana, Mr. Rice has held various roles with the Indiana Secretary of State, the Indiana Auditor of State, the Indiana Senate, and the United States House of Representatives prior to becoming the head of government affairs and regulatory compliance for the largest national trade association representing the contact center industry. Before returning to Indiana

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    I believe it is necessary for me to introduce myself prior to the city council meeting, I am Councilor Hailey Carman; I’m an african american woman with two children (ages 6 and 9). Being a minority, I know the struggles that many of Camelot’s citizens face and go through on a daily basis, which is why I strongly advocate for increased employment and support for minorities in the community. While I have recently moved out of the city, due to a nasty divorce, I am very concerned about the urban sprawl

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    Hartlaub Case Study

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    Chairman Hartlaub called the Work Session to Order at 7:05 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag and Invocation by Supervisor Woerner. ROLL CALL: Present were Supervisors, Blettner, Hartlaub, Staaf and Woerner. Also, present, Jeff Garvick, acting Township Manager, Christopher Toms from C. S. Davidson, Inc. Township Engineer and Linus Fenicle, Township Solicitor. Supervisors Ault was not present. At this point in the meeting, Chairman Hartlaub informed audience members they held an Executive

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    Maycee’ Davis White, Terrence Newspaper Journalism 7 September 2015 The Role of a City Councilman By: Maycee’ Davis Randy Swanson, representing the Fifth Ward, has been on the Town Council for the past eight years. He is currently in his final year of his first full term. In 2008, Swanson was chosen to fill an unexpired term due to a former Council member resigning. “I was appointed to fill the vacancy created when someone left,” says Swanson. In 2012, Swanson ran for reelection for his fourth

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