In a world where the phrase "business as usual" no longer applies, many challenges face municipalities, from funding shortfalls, legislative changes, escalating cyber threats and even transformative technologies like AI, to name just a few. 

No one is better positioned than the clerk to help their board or council and executives prepare for anything. Today’s organizations need a clerk who is not just a minute-taker but a thought leader — someone who can transform from administrator to trusted advisor. 

Someone who can help leadership and the board be ready for anything. In this comprehensive checklist, we outline practical strategies and key tools that will help clerks:

 to learn how you can take your governance practices to the next level. And take the first step to a more efficient, secure and transparent local government organization. Your citizens and community deserve the best.

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Setting the tone for effective governance: A checklist for local government clerks

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