This program offers materials explaining the nuts and bolts of
local government structures and processes for newly-elected
officials, newly-hired staff, the media and members of the
public.
Local Government 101 resources provide information about the nuts
and bolts of local government structures and processes. These
resources are intended to benefit newly elected officials,
newly-hired staff, the media and members of the public who want a
better understanding of how local government works.
An easy thing elected officials and staff can do to promote
transparency and trust in one’s agency is encouraging all agency
communications to be in plain language.
Do you want to make your community a better place to live? In Counties Work, you decide about the programs and services that affect everyone! Your choices shape the community, and your citizens’ satisfaction determines whether you’ll get re-elected for a second term. Choose wisely.
The Institute for Local Government is committed to providing
practical, impartial, and easy-to-use resources for California
communities. Suggestions and feedback on the
Institute’s materials are welcome.
Agencies or organizations are welcome to link to the Institute’s
resources to agency websites that aim to explain key processes
and issues to the media and public. Many materials are available
in English and Spanish.
