Resources Index
When performance evaluations are done effectively, they can become more than a dreaded once-annual discussion that glosses over the years’ activities and…
Many communities are faced with abandoned school buildings as local school districts build new facilities or relocate schools. Outsiders may see the loss…
Assessing sanitary sewer infrastructure is an important part of managing city utilities and helps prevent problems before they arise. Sanitary sewer infrastructure can be quite complex and …
Urban revitalization is a tool that can be used to redevelop areas of a city and help spur economic growth. There are…
There are times due to illness, emergency or an immediate position vacancy that a community finds itself without a city clerk. To…
In 2011, several Iowa corporate and community leaders came together to discuss the health of Iowans. They recognized that making progress toward…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, whether as an employer, in communications, transportation or with public accommodations. Recently,…
Citizen surveys can provide cities with helpful insights into how their community feels about different issues. They also encourage citizens to communicate with…
Citizen engagement is one of the most important aspects of municipal governance as a successful city will keep its public informed while…
Pro-rating costs of personnel can be beneficial in cost analysis of services provided by the city. Personnel costs include the gross wages,…