Board-Manager Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships

The relationship between the governing board and the manager that it hires is one of the most important relationships in local government. Written for elected officials, appointed officials, and staff in local government, this board builder addresses the need for effective relationships, clear roles, and well-defined responsibilities. It provides an overview of the board-manager governmental structure, details its key players and their working relationships, and offers practical strategies for establishing and maintaining those relationships. Appendixes include a reference guide to the forms of local government and list of sample provisions for a local government communication policy.

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