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Blair McPherson
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11 Oct 2018 - 10:43

null Who is really in charge

Who is really calling the shots in your local council? Is it the leader of the council, the chief executive, the majority party, the cabinet, the officers ,the councillors, the trade unions ( no not these days) or non of these? Central government has always sort to control local government even whilst promoting devolution, localisation and elected mayors. It has always been a source of... See more
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Blair McPherson
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12 Jul 2014 - 12:58

null How to manage the members

Working in local government at a senior level involves working hand in glove with local councillors or elected members as officers most commonly refer to them. Effective chief executives and Directors tend to have a reputation amongst their peers for being able to manage their members. In every person specification for a senior job in local government it will state the need for political... See more
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