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They are job titles that are becoming more elusive: Assistant City Manager Assistant to the City Manager Management Analyst Once thought as a succession planning pathway for the next generation of city managers, generalist mid-manager positions are often hard to come by as local governments forgo filling these roles during times of budget uncertainty. AlexRead… Read more »

Monopoly fans vote to add cat, toss iron tokens Welcome New Member: Lowell Crow, US Navy, Community Manager Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Join ELGL: Students (free), individuals ($20), and organizations ($250) Upcoming Forums: TODAY: ELGL Forum with Mark Zusman, Willamette Week Editor March 1: ELGL Conference Planning Committee Meeting March 7: Tiffany Couch, Financial InvestigationRead… Read more »

ELGL Forum with Mark Zusman, Willamette Week Editor Meeting Agenda Can I Get a Ride? Willamette Week Editor Mark Zusman – February 6, 2013 – Lakewood Center, Lake Oswego Original post

one of the most innovative and dynamic groups of local government emerging leaders in the nation. Strategic Government Resources (SGR) a great idea to get together and share ideas, problems, concerns, etc. Safety in numbers!! State Rep. Margaret Doherty is fantastic!!! I like the website and interesting information that’s included. In fact, I printed offRead… Read more »

Josh’s Job Search Finds an Ending Last week I started my job as a Revenue Tax Specialist II for the City of Portland Revenue Bureau. Along with the relief of finding a position after a long seven month search, all of my first impressions here at the bureau have been fantastic. The people are welcomingRead… Read more »

In the new “Elected” feature we will add a much needed perspective to ELGL offerings. We will hear the opinions of key elected officials on the current state of play in government. Appropriately our first profile features ELGL member and Milwaukie Mayor Jeremy Ferguson. Mayor Ferguson is a familiar name to many of us fromRead… Read more »

Our new feature the “Executive Search” will give you an inside look into the world of executive recruitments. The world of executive searches is often misunderstood and carries a veil of secrecy. We hope you will takeaway from these features a tips for improving your profile and a better understanding of how high level recruitmentsRead… Read more »

Edward Koch, Former Mayor, Dies at 88 ELGL News and Notes Join ELGL: Students (free), individuals ($20), and organizations ($250) Welcome New Members: Kevin Vandenheuvel, OHSU – Emergency Medicine Department, EMS Liaison/Coordinator David Jones, Seton Hall University, International Professional Upcoming Forums: February 6: ELGL Forum with Mark Zusman, Willamette Week Editor March 1: ELGL ConferenceRead… Read more »

After a long holiday break including a brief jump off the fiscal cliff, the Knope of the Week is rested and ready to anoint the standouts in the local government arena for 2013. This year recipients will not only the incredible fame and glory associated with the award, but they will be recognized with aRead… Read more »