ICMA SmartBriefDesigned specifically for the International City/County Management Association, ICMA SmartBrief is a FREE, daily e-mail newsletter. By providing the latest need-to-know industry news and information, ICMA SmartBrief saves you time and keeps you smart.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/icma/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/icma?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifICMA SmartBriefhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/icma?sb_code=rssen-us24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTWhy cities need chief innovation officershttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D929BC175-173A-4D9D-B819-7D030AEAC323%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D929BC175-173A-4D9D-B819-7D030AEAC323%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssU.S. cities including San Francisco and Philadelphia now employ chief innovation officers.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTLeadership and ManagementHow having only "good" workers can ruin your companyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D94AEFED4-66D5-48F8-ADF5-00384C5853F0%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D94AEFED4-66D5-48F8-ADF5-00384C5853F0%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssEmploying workers who deserve a six-out-of-10 rating can derail companies, especially fast-moving startups, says Derek Flanzr -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTLeadership and ManagementDo workers suffer from open-office designs?http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3DF9F0A620-C74E-41C7-8F5B-3A95B2A195DB%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3DF9F0A620-C74E-41C7-8F5B-3A95B2A195DB%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssRecent studies suggest workers in open-plan offices take more sick days, are less productive and are less satisfied with thei -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTLeadership and ManagementCalif. city council raises tax on medical-marijuana businesseshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D7DF41204-97C5-42BB-8316-5DA9E5D1326D%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D7DF41204-97C5-42BB-8316-5DA9E5D1326D%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe San Jose, Calif., City Council has unanimously approved a tax increase on medical-marijuana dispensaries that is expected -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTBudgeting and FinanceFla. city council chooses to go without budget analysthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3DC2E2C6C9-A797-4C79-899D-B6B391D42275%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3DC2E2C6C9-A797-4C79-899D-B6B391D42275%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe Tampa, Fla., City Council has decided not to hire a budget analyst amid a revenue shortfall that could total $20 million. -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTBudgeting and FinanceOkla. officials estimate tornado damage at $2B or morehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D6ECA5113-F356-4A33-B7CA-D4CC91FFA50D%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D6ECA5113-F356-4A33-B7CA-D4CC91FFA50D%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssProperty damage from the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., on Monday is estimated at $2 billion, according to the state Insuranc -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTEmergency Management and Public SafetyMadison Square Garden denied permanent use of current sitehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3DD2517F77-1F5E-4459-8B44-D7A55FA38BA5%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3DD2517F77-1F5E-4459-8B44-D7A55FA38BA5%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMadison Square Garden's request for a permit to remain at its current site above Pennsylvania Station indefinitely was denied -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTEconomic Development, Restoration and SustainabilityWis. town offers downtown shops new sign optionshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D96CE1045-2B95-4DA3-813E-A840571014B4%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D96CE1045-2B95-4DA3-813E-A840571014B4%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe Manitowoc, Wis., City Council approved a revised sign ordinance that will give downtown businesses more options, includin -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTLegislation, Policy and GrantsCalif. city council permits funding for 2 rail stopshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D1823F3FC-FBAD-49DD-A815-5E61039B7A7C%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D1823F3FC-FBAD-49DD-A815-5E61039B7A7C%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe Los Angeles City Council has unanimously authorized $55 million to fund the construction of two rail stops along a propos -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTPublic Works and InfrastructureN.C. interim county manager takes post permanentlyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3DC629BA47-5CDE-403B-8FF7-33BF283F6902%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3DC629BA47-5CDE-403B-8FF7-33BF283F6902%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe Brunswick County, N.C., Board of Commissioners has decided to forgo a formal search for a county manager, instead hiring  -More- 

ICMA 2013 Conference Preliminary Program Available Online
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the world's foremost professional development opportunity for local government managers! Registration and housing opens June 3 at 12:00 noon (EDT) for the 2013 ICMA Annual Conference, September 22-25 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Review the program here.

]]>24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTRecognitions and TransitionsHow to avoid a big hack attackhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3DA3D4BD0D-3468-4D51-AD7B-B1919075BCE2%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3DA3D4BD0D-3468-4D51-AD7B-B1919075BCE2%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssLocal governments are prime targets for hackers looking to gain access to residents' private information.  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTICMA NewsRegister for the "Summit of Leading Practices" annual conference on July 9 and 10http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D0D887271-B533-4110-99E8-A5F34E59C355%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D0D887271-B533-4110-99E8-A5F34E59C355%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssWhere can you learn everything you need to know about local-government leading practices?  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTICMA NewsSmartBrief will not publish Mondayhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3DBC59AF35-1E73-4AFB-A484-6DBED779158E%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3DBC59AF35-1E73-4AFB-A484-6DBED779158E%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIn observance of Memorial Day in the U.S., SmartBrief will not publish Monday. Publication will resume Tuesday. -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTEditor's NoteYou may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D9637CEBC-0F26-482A-A33B-A9120E240D2D%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAA5728C2-6805-4325-BEC1-721397961212%26copyid%3D9637CEBC-0F26-482A-A33B-A9120E240D2D%26brief%3Dicma%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssBeverly Sills,American opera singer and opera manager -More- ]]>24 May 2013 08:55:17 CDTSmartQuote