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New City Manager Must Be

‘Enabler,’ ‘Advocate,’ ‘Mentor’

After interviewing Council Members, department heads and other City Hall workers, consultants Jerry Faiella, Executive Director of the NYS City/County Managers Association, and Michael Ritchie, Senior Advisor, ICMA, determined that the next City Manager must be an enabler of staff development, an advocate for employees and a mentor. He also suggested that Council undergo additional training in the City Manager form of government, and offered to help with the search for the next City Manager. He is flanked by Michael Ritchie. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)
After interviewing Council Members, department heads and other City Hall workers, consultants Jerry Faiella, Executive Director of the NYS City/County Managers Association, and Michael Ritchie, Senior Advisor, ICMA, determined that the next City Manager must be an enabler of staff development, an advocate for employees and a mentor. He also suggested that Council undergo additional training in the City Manager form of government, and offered to help with the search for the next City Manager.  (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)

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