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REBRANDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Barrett & Greene

Over the last several years, as the workforce shortage has afflicted many governments, we’ve reported about all kinds of outreach efforts that attempt to show the life of a government employee as a secure one with potential for advancement and the opportunity to benefit the world.

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Public housing administration as a measure of government (in)competence

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The employees are considered DC Government employees. I know that technically, DC Housing Authority is a quasi-independent agency. But it is not truly independent. The board is appointed by the mayor and city council. The agency reports to the mayor.

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Technical Leadership Needs Advance The Politics-Administration Dichotomy

Public Policy Blog

Professional government employees are vital partners for these officials and do [or should do] the day-to-day operations of the government, procure products and services, supervise, develop budgets for programs and execute tactics outlined in strategy put forth in part by our elected officials. Image: Wikipedia. doi:10.1111/j.1540-6210.2011.02551.x.