Job Posting

Job Postings: Financial Analyst and Communications Administrator

City of Redmond, Washington – Job Postings Financial Analyst The successful candidate will support and participate in financial analytic assignments including preparation of the biennial budget, monitoring and tracking departmental expenditures, assisting the Manager or Senior Analyst with research and analysis on special projects, such as maintenance of forecasting models, utility rate studies, capital programs … Continue reading »

Job Posting

Now Hiring: Emerging Local Government Leaders (ELGL)

Now Hiring: ELGL Project Assistant An immediate opportunity has arisen for a Project Assistant to join the staff of the Emerging Local Government Leaders (ELGL).  Key responsibilities of the Project Assistant job will include: * Assisting with ELGL application for nonprofit status * Communicating results of 2011 Member Survey * Enhancing ELGL’s online presence through … Continue reading »

Morning Buzz / News Article

12.25.11 Sunday Sermon

The Christmas Song – Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds   Why we track Santa For more than 50 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa’s flight. Find out why: http://www.noradsanta.org/en/whytrack.html In the Headlines Where’s the Muni-Bond Crash? http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204879004577110780600033836.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLE_Video_Top 10 Things Job Applicants Should Know http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/21/10-things-job-applicants-should-know/ Chuck Clemans, 2009 Oregon … Continue reading »

Helpful Information / Knope of the Week / Morning Buzz / News Article

12.23.11 The Morning Buzz

Knope(s) of the Week Rosalynn Greene, Clackamas County sustainability analyst and Karen Pearson, Clackamas County human resources program coordinator – workforce planning are this week’s winner. Rosalynn and Karen have been instrumental in starting the Emerging Career Networking Group in Clackamas County. The Emerging Career Networking Group is open to any and all employees; however, its primary … Continue reading »

Helpful Information / Networking

West Linn Leadership Academy

The West Linn Leadership Academy identifies, educates, and engages future West Linn leaders, and creates sincere and lasting relationships amongst a cohort of civic-minded volunteers. Application deadline extended to January 11, 2012. Annually, the City of West Linn convenes the leadership academy for selected participants. Over the course of six meetings, participants receive in-depth training on … Continue reading »

Morning Buzz / News Article

12.22.11 The Morning Buzz

  “Like” Us on Facebook and “Follow” Us on Twitter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Emerging-Local-Government-Leaders-Network-ELGL/119925604759677?ref=tn_tnmn Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/OregonELGL ELGL Member Survey What began as a small networking luncheon group has grown to a 210-member organization.  The brief online survey inquires about your preferences for the group, and aims to learn more about how ELGL can continue to be a professional resource … Continue reading »

Helpful Information

NLC: Planning for Stronger Local Democracy

From National League of Cities website: As a culmination of NLC’s work over the last decade responding to the challenges of governing democratically, NLC’s democratic governance project presents Planning for Stronger Local Democracy: A Field Guide for Local Officials. This tool kit is designed to assist city leaders in strengthening local democracy by cultivating a … Continue reading »