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Virtual Job Fair for Texas Local Governments

Posted on August 24, 2021

ELGL is piloting the concept of a virtual local government job fair in conjunction with the virtual #ELGLInspire event on September 14, 2021 for Texas State University students. If your Texas local government agency is interested in participating, please follow these three easy steps: Save the date for September 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Your...

2021 Best Videography, Most Famous, Most by One Person, Most Awards Attempted

Posted on August 24, 2021

#CityHallSelfie Day on August 13, 2021 was a huge success - people from across the world took a minute to snap a selfie in front of their local government building. We'll announce some winners each day so we can remember all of the great selfies that were shared on the big day. See all the...

Splash into Local Government: Jeannetta Maxena, MPA

Posted on August 24, 2021

This article in Splash Into Local Government Series was written by Jeannetta Maxena, MPA, Senior Management Fellow, City of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Jeannetta Maxena is a local government professional in the South Florida Region. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Central Florida, having earned both a BA in political science in 2014...

Scholarship Opportunity: Cal-ICMA 2021 ICMA Annual Conference

Posted on August 20, 2021

2021 Cal-ICMA Scholarship Application ICMA Annual Conference: October 3 - 6, 2021 Portland, Oregon (and Digital) The Cal-ICMA 2021 ICMA Annual Conference Scholarship includes complimentary conference registration as well as a travel stipend to cover lodging and transportation expenses related to attendance. The ICMA Annual Conference will be held October 3-6, 2021 in Portland, Oregon (and Digital). Please apply by...

eBook – The American Rescue Plan: How to Modernize Local Government

Posted on August 19, 2021

This eBook is brought to you by our friends at GovPilot. The American Rescue Plan & Local Governments’ Overdue Digital Transformation outlines the many financial, operational and societal benefits of local government digitizing operations and services. The report provides local governments with the knowledge to effectively conserve resources, satisfy citizens, and increase productivity through the...