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Calming the whirlwind of budget season

2025-09-22T17:01:52+00:00October 1st, 2025|#clerkslife, OnBoardGOV|

OnBoardGOV’s Meeting Center keeps everything organized. Scheduling meetings, posting agendas, minutes, supporting documents, and even links to audio or video recordings is fast and simple. The public can access board info easily, and optional features let residents contact board members directly, encouraging participation without adding extra work for staff. With OnBoardGOV, budget season doesn’t have [...]

Crafting Effective Out-of-Office Responders

2025-08-20T18:02:25+00:00September 24th, 2025|#clerkslife, communication|

An out-of-office (OOO) responder is more than a courtesy—it’s an essential communication tool for municipal staff, ensuring continuity and professionalism within your local government. Whether you’re away for personal vacation, holidays, election-related duties, professional trainings, or FMLA leave, crafting a well-thought-out OOO message helps colleagues, constituents, and stakeholders know what to expect and who to [...]

Sedgwick County, Kan. is OnBoard!

2025-09-22T17:02:39+00:00September 18th, 2025|OnBoardGOV client spotlight|

Sedgwick County, Kansas, sits at the heart of the state—home to bustling Wichita and more than half a million residents. For staff tasked with keeping boards and committees running smoothly, the county’s adoption of OnBoardGOV with its applications add-on offers a transformative approach to workflow management and transparency. Solving Challenges with Powerful Digital Tools Municipal and [...]

Onboarding New Employees: Best Practices

2025-08-05T19:59:55+00:00September 17th, 2025|office management|

Welcoming new team members isn’t just about introductions and paperwork—it’s an investment in your local government's future! Clerks and managers, are in a unique position to shape a positive onboarding experience. Here’s how you can help new employees thrive from day one. 1. Start Before Day One Effective onboarding begins even before a new hire’s [...]

Navigating council conflict: How to step in without overstepping

2025-08-04T17:04:09+00:00September 10th, 2025|#clerkslife, city managers, municipal clerks|

At some point in a clerk's or manager's career, you're likely going to find yourself in a meeting where a disagreement builds to disruption and derails the meeting. Dealing with conflict within a city council meeting is never comfortable. When it falls on clerks and managers to be the “adult in the room,” it may [...]

Why Your Municipality Should Consider AI Guidelines—and How to Create Them

2025-08-25T17:36:14+00:00September 9th, 2025|technology for municipal professionals|

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept. It's quickly becoming a vital tool that local governments embracing to improve efficiency, decision-making, and resident services. As municipal clerks, understanding the benefits and responsibilities of AI can empower your community to innovate safely and effectively. Why AI Guidelines Matter for Municipalities Local governments face [...]

Practical Strategies for Municipal Clerks to Drive Career Growth

2025-07-28T17:44:55+00:00September 3rd, 2025|career advice|

Municipal clerks handle vital responsibilities that keep cities and towns running smoothly. Whether you’re new to the role or a seasoned professional, purposeful career development can unlock new opportunities and help you thrive in an ever-evolving public sector. Drawing on insights from instructor Rhonda Daley’s Empowering Municipal Clerks for Career Growth, here are actionable tools [...]

Roanoke, Va. is OnBoard!

2025-07-01T16:55:09+00:00August 27th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Roanoke, Va. is leading the way in efficient local government by modernizing its board and committee management with OnBoardGOV, a cutting-edge board management software solution. This move is making it easier than ever for city staff and residents to stay connected and involved in public service. Streamlining Board and Committee Management in Roanoke Roanoke has [...]

Essential Word Formatting Shortcuts for Municipal Agendas and Minutes

2025-07-23T18:01:42+00:00August 20th, 2025|#clerkslife, technology for municipal professionals|

Municipal professionals responsible for preparing meeting agendas and minutes know the value of efficiency and consistency. Microsoft Word, the workhorse of municipal documentation, comes equipped with powerful formatting shortcuts that make document preparation faster and more professional. Here’s a toolkit of the most valuable shortcuts and features for your workflow, according to expert resources. 1. [...]

Best Practices for Local Government Education

2025-05-20T12:58:58+00:00August 13th, 2025|citizen engagement|

Programs like citizens’ universities and town hall tours can be powerful tools for helping adults, teens, and children understand how local government works-and for inspiring lifelong civic engagement. Municipal clerks are often at the heart of local government education efforts, coordinating, promoting, and facilitating programs that demystify government operations. Here are proven best practices for [...]

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