Spring is here, and with it comes the urge to get outside and explore. Cycling offers a healthy, eco-friendly way for residents to navigate your municipality, but is your city ready to accommodate them? People for Bikes: A Resource for Your Community People for Bikes, a cycling advocacy group, provides valuable tools for both cyclists [...]
The classic "eat the frog first" method, popularized by Brian Tracy, encourages tackling your most challenging task first thing in the morning. While this strategy holds merit, it doesn't always translate perfectly to the dynamic and often unpredictable world of a municipal clerk. A more nuanced approach For municipal clerks, juggling citizen inquiries, managing agendas, [...]
For municipal clerks, protecting sensitive data is paramount. Excel is a popular tool for data management, but its accessibility can pose risks. Luckily, both Windows and Mac versions offer ways to safeguard your spreadsheets with password protection and additional "lock for editing" features. Protecting and Locking on Windows: Open the worksheet you want to secure. [...]
Leap Day Explained The problem: While a year seems like a neat 365 days, Earth actually takes about 365.25 days to circle the sun. That extra quarter-day adds up over time, messing with the seasons and throwing off important dates like equinoxes. The solution(s): Enter Julius Caesar in 45 BC, the OG leap [...]
The user's view of the OnBoardGOV Seat History page for Greenville, SC We're shining a spotlight on Greenville, South Carolina, a shining example of how OnBoardGOV can revolutionize board and committee management. For years, Greenville has been leveraging the OnBoardGOV platform to streamline processes, boost efficiency, and simplify board applications. Greenville's journey with [...]
Feeling overwhelmed as a municipal clerk? You're not alone! But you also hold the power to boost your confidence, polish your professionalism, and navigate your work environment. These seven tips may help: Ditch the Comparisons: Comparing yourself to others is a confidence killer. Instead, focus on your own strengths and celebrate your achievements. Remember, everyone [...]
As local government staff, you're likely the keepers of your community's history. You preserve records, manage landmarks, and maybe even lead tours through charming old buildings. But for describing these treasures, do you ever stumble over the words "historic" and "historical"? Don't worry, you're not alone! A recent article on Apartment Therapy showed "historic" and [...]
Challenge: Streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency for board and committee management was a priority for Milwaukie, Oregon. Paper-based processes and scattered information hindered progress. Solution: OnBoardGOV's centralized platform transformed the game, empowering Milwaukie to: Centralize information: Securely store and manage all board and committee data in one accessible location. Optimize tasks: Automate key processes, eliminating tedious [...]
updated 7/23/2025 Traditional outreach—press releases, official websites, and bulletin boards—still matters. But the real engagement game-changer for local governments today is social media influencers. From viral memes to viral policy, influencers are making City Hall the talk of the town. The Port of Seattle Story: Turning the Tide on "Boring Government" The Port of Seattle’s [...]
Updated January 2024 Do you sign off your emails? What do you end with? "Best," "Regards," or "Sincerely"? The Career Contessa offers some suggestions if you want to change it up a little. The way we end an email can encapsulate the tone of what we just wrote, and project what we want to happen next. [...]