How City Managers Can Make Your Life Better David Zook, Nibley City Manager
Congratulations!
Why did you run for office? Welcome to What do you hope to accomplish? Public Service How will you accomplish your goals?
I have a dream…a vision for my City Set the direction Achieve Grand Plans (campaign promises) Represent your fellow citizens What Mayors Make government better (efficient, low taxes, transparency) and Councils Change the rules – Legislate Do Support, obey and defend the Constitution Discharge the duties of my office with fidelity Build Unity, Connect with residents, Hometown Give back - Be a leader
Make your life better Help you achieve your vision Inform and Advise Find the money for your grand plans The City Manager’s Carry out the grand plans Role Help you make government better Take the blame and/or give you credit Provide consistency Day-to-day operations
Professionals - It’s a profession You can major in this in college Who are these Experience counts Managers? Other industries do it Corporations, Non-profits, ULCT
A desire to serve and make the world better City Ordinances (changed the default setting) Policy and Practices What Guides A Code of Ethics Managers Education, Training and Experience Professional Organizations
Professional ICMA and UCMA Training and other guidance Organizations
12 Tenets Integrity Fairness ICMA Code of Ethics Giving Credit Informing public and elected officials
#7 Refrain from all political activities which undermine public confidence in professional ICMA Code of administrators. Refrain from participation in Ethics the election of the members of the employing legislative body.
Positive Working together results in better Working outcomes for your community Relationships
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