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Member Spotlight: Lane Bailey
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Lane Bailey, Chair, American Academy of Certified Public Managers Beginning with this issue, PA TIMES will spotlight an ASPA Section Chair or Chapter President who will share his…
Contradictions in Policy and Anger in Outcomes
In the 1960s, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) initiated a concept called “team policing,” the assignment of officers to foot and patrol cars in the same police district on…
On the Quest for a Performance Culture: Where to Start?
Performance management, as a stream of democratic governance and industrial management, dates to the early to mid-20th century. Today, governments wanting to embark on performance management have a plethora of…
What Color Is the Dress?
The great dress debate of 2015 began when a woman posted a picture to the social media site Tumblr and asked for help in identifying the colors. The dispute over…
Networked Governance: Promise and Pitfalls
Traditional views of intergovernmental relations focus on jurisdictional and power-sharing between and among the national, state and local governments. These collaborative networks have many benefits, such as leveraging increasingly scarce…
Collaboration Through Shared Municipal Court Services
Nationwide, the fiscal challenges facing all levels of government are serious and enduring. To reduce costs and facilitate efficiency, communities collaborate to share, connect or join services, including courts. While…
The Future of Government HR Management
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Bill Brantley May 5, 2015 When I introduce myself…
Rookie Review: Lessons From an Emergency Planning Exercise
I recently had the opportunity to volunteer for an emergency planning exercise. There were participants from a variety of city and county emergency service agencies, as well as a private…
Public Service Recognition Week Kicks Off
The 2015 commemoration of Public Service Recognition Week kicked off with a proclamation from President Barack Obama and the U.S. Senate. President Obama in his proclamation declared: “In the face…
Collaboration Needed For Community Resilience
Disasters of any kind can destroy life, affect the environment and disrupt a community’s normal functions. A resilient community is one that is able to effectively and quickly prepare, respond…
Work for Free? The HR Challenge: Employer-Intern Relationships
Internships can be beneficial to both the student and the organization. They are an inexpensive way to try out new talent and often bring fresh insights and perspectives. As internships…