Around 40% of Americans take at least one vacation per year. Short-term rentals, also known as vacation rentals, refer to the practice of renting out a property for a short period of time, typically a few days or weeks. These rentals are often managed through online platforms such as Airbnb or VRBO. According to a …
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Many municipalities struggle to keep their chairs filled. Did you know that many cities have a “Tree Commission”? It’s responsible for overseeing the city’s urban forest, including street trees, park trees, and other public trees. They work on planting, pruning, and caring for the trees, on top of creating a tree inventory and a management …
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The average American spends seven hours per day looking at a screen; over three of those are on a phone. Text messaging, or SMS (Short Message Service), has evolved significantly since its inception in the early 1990s. Initially, text messaging was only available on GSM cellular networks and was limited to 160 characters per message. …
Government technology is changing the way you work. Technology has had an impact on many industries and has played a key role in improving their efficiency and effectiveness. For example, in the healthcare industry, electronic health records (EHRs) and telemedicine have improved the quality of care and made it more accessible to patients. EHRs have …
Put down the paper and pen. Pick up your meeting minutes software. Having a second set of arms and hands might get you some weird looks, but it’d certainly help you get more of your work accomplished. As a municipal clerk, that’s exactly what you’d want: an extra set of hands. The good news is …
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Templates are becoming more widely used, and creating more efficient workflows in the process. Comprehensive plan templates can save you time by providing a starting point for new projects. They help provide consistency in formatting, layout, and content. Using templates improves your efficiency by allowing you to reuse them for similar projects or tasks, rather …
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Local governments prioritize protecting the lives, liberty, and property of residents and businesses. The idea that a community or region should have some degree of autonomy and self-governance, has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations. In modern times, the establishment of local government responsibilities as we know them today varies by country and …
Seek out new information, clarify your understanding, and expand your knowledge. By asking questions, you can learn more about a particular topic or issue while gaining a deeper understanding of it. Asking questions will challenge your own assumptions and biases, encouraging you to consider different perspectives on a subject. Asking questions is also a useful …
“Failing to plan is planning to fail.” There’s no Golden Gate bridge without planning. There’s no Nike without planning. There are no good apple pies without good planning. Whether it’s in our personal lives, our careers, or our communities, the pursuit of continuous improvement is essential for growth and success. By continually seeking to improve …
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A goal without a (comprehensive) plan is just a wish. In the mid-1990s, the city of Portland, Oregon was experiencing rapid population growth and development. To address this growth in a way that reflected the community’s values and goals, Portland developed one of the most successful comprehensive plans, known as “Portland 2000.” One of the …