A Good Start to Good Governance

Published: October 1, 2021

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Whether you are newly elected to the city council or appointed to fill a council vacancy, you likely have a lot to learn about your new role. This guide has excerpts from other resources to quickly orient you on council structure, its powers, and council meeting basics.  It calls out some common problem areas for you to avoid.