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Efficiency and Innovation in the City Clerk's Office

Welcome to a new blog series, "The Local Government Nerve Center" -- all about the amazing and important work of clerks and recorders. Want to be a contributor? Learn more here. By Jesse Raymundo, City of Fontana, CA Administrative Clerk Connect: LinkedIn Still a youngin' in the City Clerk's Office, there are two elements that stand...

Chickens – The New Threshold

Welcome to a new blog series, "The Local Government Nerve Center" -- all about the amazing and important work of clerks and recorders. Want to be a contributor? Learn more here. By Mary Dibble, City of Albany City Clerk Being a City Clerk means that the general public often assumes you know all sorts of things and...

Town Clerk to City Clerk - A Conversation About the Transition

Welcome to a new blog series, "The Local Government Nerve Center" -- all about the amazing and important work of clerks and recorders. Want to be a contributor? Learn more here. By Abby J. Fitch, City of Aurora, Mayor/Council Management Analyst I am not a City Clerk, nor do I work for the City Clerk’s office. When...

What is a City Clerk’s Office?

Welcome to a new blog series, "The Local Government Nerve Center" -- all about the amazing and important work of clerks and recorders. Want to be a contributor? Learn more here. By Emily Chen, City of Walnut Creek, CA, Assistant to City Clerk Connect: Linkedin, Email Friend: “What do you do?” Me: “Oh I work in the...

This Isn’t My Temporary Home

Welcome to the blog series, "The Local Government Nerve Center" -- all about the amazing and important work of clerks and recorders. Want to be a contributor? Learn more here. By Shauna Kaczynski, City of Kettering, Ohio, Clerk of the Council I am a young African American woman. I live and work for a community that...

To Certify or Not to Certify! That is the Question

Welcome to a new blog series, "The Local Government Nerve Center" -- all about the amazing and important work of clerks and recorders. Want to be a contributor? Learn more here. By Kathy Payne, CMC, City of St. Helens, OR, City Recorder “What does the CMC behind your name stand for?” That’s the real question I get....

Standing in Some Mighty Sensible Peep-Toe Heels

Welcome to the blog series, "The Local Government Nerve Center" -- all about the amazing and important work of clerks and recorders. Want to be a contributor? Learn more here. By Scott Stauffer, CMC, City of Milwaukie, OR, City Recorder We’ve heard the saying, “you have some mighty big shoes to fill…” It’s something you hear when...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Internal Candidate

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, A promotion opportunity has come open in my City due to retirement. I don’t...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Working with Unions for the First Time

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, What advice do you have for someone who is interviewing for a job that...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Community Events Overload

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, I’m a rising mid-level manager in a City that hosts a *very important community...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Your Social Media Footprint

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, What advice can you provide on how to manage your local government social media...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Cost Saving Ideas

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, I have a few good ideas for potential cost savings in my organization. I...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Working with Consultants

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Member Question Hey Ellie & Jill. Here’s a question for you. I am surprised about the number of...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Working with the City Council

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, I am getting very frustrated with one of the City Council members where I...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Passed Over for Promotion?

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, I’ve been working with my City for 5 years. I started as a management...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Supervisory Decisions

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, I’m a new supervisor, and I am responsible for providing annual reviews and job...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Proper Etiquette on Gifting in Local Government

Ellie & Jill received this message from Gifted: Thanks for providing this great venue to get some real answers. What's the proper etiquette on gifting in a local government organization? We have blessedly 9 months before Christmas, so it would be great if you could share who I should give gifts to. I am worried...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Best Approach for Finding Local Government Job

Submit your questions to Ellie & Jill using the anonymous form at http://elgl.org/answers/ or by emailing answers@elgl.org. From PoliSci Bachelor: Thank you for taking time to answer people's questions and begin a series of open discussions. I have a question that perhaps many younger people thinking of entering the world of local government would be interested...

Ellie and Jill Are Here to Answer Your Questions (Anonymously)

Among one million other benefits, one great thing about ELGL is the ability to network and share stories with fellow local government professionals. From career advice to idea sharing, ELGL allows its members a wide swath of opportunities to learn, connect and communicate. What's most encouraging about this organization is that we share a passion for public service...

Does Your Cover Letter....

Each week Graham Caulfield, Expert Resume Man, will provide tips for improving your resume. Graham is an expert at helping career transitioners present themselves to their best advantage with potential employers. By Graham Caulfield – LinkedIn, Twitter, and World Wide Web Does your cover letter... ...tell the employer what you can do for the company,...