Next month thousands of new City Council members and Board of Directors will be taking the oath of office and be sworn in as elected officials to represent the millions of Americans at local communities across the United States. For many new City Council members, this is their first rodeo. They need all the help they can get to serve effectively on the days to represent their communities. All municipal employees can help the City Manager to onboard new Council members so they can be effective when they take their seats on the dais.
In today’s CitySpeak, we discuss six points that all municipal employees can think about to on-board new Council members next month:
1. Support the City Manager even if he’s a “lame duck” leader who may be fired by the new City Council.
2. City Managers, you can survive the new City Council if you're willing to do whatever it takes to keep your job.
3. Good communication from the City Manager is key to maintaining staff morale.
4. Adhere to professional public management protocols.
5. Embrace change, a reality at City Hall after elections.
6. Accept all newly elected officials voted in by the community, and uphold democracy and the constitution.
To hear the complete discussion on how and why municipal employees are needed to help their City Manager onboard new Council members listen in on today’s CitySpeak podcast.