The Institute for Local Government promotes good government at the local level with practical, impartial, and easy-to-use resources for California communities.
For copies of the new Institute for Local Government brochure, e-mail Kelly Plag, Director of Communications and Development or call 916-658-8231.
One of the “indispensable competencies” for local government leaders is the ability to communicate through stories, according to Frank Benest, former city manager of Palo Alto and consultant to local governments. Benest uses storytelling as a tool to help local officials with strategic decision-making, because stories provide a compelling way to convey who you are and where you are going.Read more »
The Institute provided a training workshop on ethics laws and principles at the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) 116th Annual Meeting in Riverside on November 16th. In addition, many of ILG's resources were on display or distributed at our expo booth and at the CSAC board meeting.Read more »
ILG made a big splash with local officials at the League of California Cities Annual Conference September 15-17. The Institute offered local officials an exciting luncheon symposium, ethics training, workshops on sustainable strategies, public engagement sessions, and launched new materials and great resources.Read more »
The Institute has produced a number of publications to assist local officials in their service to their communities. Publications can be purchased in electronic or hardcopy form.
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