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Why would anyone want to be a CAO?

by MCCOY D
Published in July 2023 - Page 29

The chief administrative officer (CAO) position is often the goal of career-driven local government professionals. The CAO – also known as the commissioner, city/county manager, or a variety of other titles – is a pivotal position in municipal government that bridges the gap between politics and administration. The successful CAO understands and weaves through the intricacies and complexities of both, to facilitate the goals of elected officials through leadership of a complex mix of

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