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Ask Mary: Building Better Habits As A Leader

In this Ask Mary column, Mary Egan explains how a City Manager can update their leadership style in the New...
Shirley Concolino

Preparing for the SB707 Deadline

Learn how to respond to California's SB707 Bill updates to communications and equity requirements for public bodies....
Ask Mary - An HR Advice Column

Ask Mary: My City Manager Isn’t Engaged With Staff

City Managers must stay engaged with city staff. This "Ask Mary" advice column offers tips to a writer from the...

MRG Celebrates Municipal Leaders at MMANC Conference 2025

MRG reflects on the MMANC Annual Conference...

Taking the “Ick” Out of Networking

Networking is a critical skill for leaders, especially in the public sector. Learn key skills from MRG COO Jess Deakyne....
Ask Mary - An HR Advice Column

Ask Mary: Our City Manager is Retiring. I’m Worried His Work Will Be Undone.

In this Ask Mary column, a City employee is worried that their City Manager's projects will suffer after his retirement....
MRG at MMANC Annual Conference 2025

We Can’t Wait to See You At The MMANC Annual Conference 2025!

Are you going to the annual Municipal Managers Association of Northern California (MMANC) Conference this year? If so, we’d love...

Ask Mary - An HR Advice Column

Ask Mary: Should Department Head Meetings Be A Vent Session?

In this month's Ask Mary, a City Manager seeks advice about venting to employees in their city....
Ask Mary - An HR Advice Column

Ask Mary: How Can I Manage My HR Director’s Performance?

Mary gives advice about managing HR director performance....

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