Successful Council-Manager Relations

This webinar focuses the attention of those participating on the single most important key to a successful municipality, the relationship between a Council and their management team and more specifically the chief administrative officer (City Manager).

Topics covered include:

• Key roles of a Council
• Key roles of a chief administrative officer (aka city manager)
• Why problems in the relationship abound
• Where managers should start in terms of developing a healthy relationship
• Keys to “what works”
• Signals it’s not working
• Importance of regular and useful performance reviews
• Elements of a healthy relationship
• Dealing with problem Council members and Mayors
• Understanding “tone at the top” and why that is critical
• A Council-Manager Covenant
• Recognizing and nurturing a successful relationship.