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Administrative acuity (Part 1)

The role of the municipal council in administration

by SIEGEL D
Administrative acuity (Part 1)
Published in June 2022 - Page 10

The title of this article sounds like heresy. The maxim is that council makes policy and sets direction but should not be involved in administration. However, the truth is that major administrative problems can undermine public confidence and reflect badly in the eyes of local employers and potential investors. Administrative problems can even cost the mayor and councillors their jobs.

The purpose of this two-part series is to introduce the concept of administrative acuity. Much

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