International City County Management Association: 2 books

First-Time Administrator's Handbook has served as a guide for many first time administrators. This e-book covers five areas: first administrator in a community, first time as an administrator, promotion to administrator from within, new to local government, and resources. Describes what might be...

When the local government manager's position becomes vacant, someone is bound to be tapped to serve in an "acting" or interim capacity. Often the acting manager is selected from within the organization, and he or she is suddenly faced with an unfamiliar set of roles, responsibilities, and...