This new phase of life keeps reminding me that I can quit concerning myself with what I want to be when I grow up.
Part of that question is; Am I going to grow up? The good wife has doubts about that final question, but I don’t really think that she wants me to change that much anyway.
As I sit here pondering the meaning of life and other trivial issues, others have questions that are closer to home, like keeping the water flowing and the electric on.
Normally functions within the City of Neosho can be considered and discussed by the Council. This council reduces the voices of the many to a represented few for the matter of efficiency, effectiveness, and simplification.
Normally functions within the City of Neosho can be considered and discussed by the Council. This council reduces the voices of the many to a represented few for the matter of efficiency, effectiveness, and simplification.
Taking all the registered voters in the City of Neosho, or at the very least the affected citizens, and placing them in an assembly in order to make decisions would be ineffective and isn’t even considered.
Affected citizens could be defined as anyone who utilizes services provided by the City of Neosho and residing in the corporate limits. Those citizens should be the registered voters and the registered voters should represent the demographics of the affected. That is the voice that needs to be heard during the general election in November.
As mentioned previously, the City of Neosho will have a couple of items on that ballot. These items require the input from the voices of the many. There are some decisions that cannot be made by the City Council. They may be restricted by state law, the city charter or other governmental regulations. These items prevent the council from becoming a dictatorial board and ensure the continued involvement of the citizenry.
As mentioned previously, the City of Neosho will have a couple of items on that ballot. These items require the input from the voices of the many. There are some decisions that cannot be made by the City Council. They may be restricted by state law, the city charter or other governmental regulations. These items prevent the council from becoming a dictatorial board and ensure the continued involvement of the citizenry.
For that reason, among others, there are times that input from the public at large is required.
One of the issues is the location of residence of the City Manager. The council is in the process of hiring a new City Manager and is determined to make the best and proper choice for the citizens of Neosho.
One of the issues is the location of residence of the City Manager. The council is in the process of hiring a new City Manager and is determined to make the best and proper choice for the citizens of Neosho.
Several good applicants have submitted their intentions and the selection of the proper person impacts the community beyond the city limit lines and throughout the county. The heavy decision, however, rests on the Neosho City Council.
Currently the charter dictates that the City Manager be a resident of Neosho. It was not always that way and in fact has only been that way for a short time. It is unclear as to the real intent of this requirement, other than accessibility and availability.
Currently the charter dictates that the City Manager be a resident of Neosho. It was not always that way and in fact has only been that way for a short time. It is unclear as to the real intent of this requirement, other than accessibility and availability.
The person employed in this position should be able to be on site quickly in the case of emergency. This person should have a love for the community and a vested interest in the success of the city. This person should be equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide competent services in the completion of the required tasks.
Leadership skills are a must for utilizing the staff in order for them to complete the task that they are skilled in. But how does the location of residence assist in the items noted?
With today’s technology of cell phones, computers and even transportation, is access and availability restricted by an additional mile or a few miles outside of the city limits? I can list the names of many who live outside of the city limits yet have a deep love for Neosho. Some have even been selected as Citizen of the Year.
With today’s technology of cell phones, computers and even transportation, is access and availability restricted by an additional mile or a few miles outside of the city limits? I can list the names of many who live outside of the city limits yet have a deep love for Neosho. Some have even been selected as Citizen of the Year.
Living inside the city limits actually raises some interesting questions. How does placing a person in the political process of selecting their own “bosses” work out? How often have managers found a loophole in this requirement by renting a residence for a local address, but not actually residing there?
In this situation, the council has already hired someone who is willing to deceive them. If the employee is willing to place this type of deception on the council, what lies will they tell the rest of the citizens? Location of residence will not create love of community or loyalty and in fact with the pressures of the position may deter it.
Finding a manager that loves Neosho, is intent on making decisions that will provide the best possible outcomes for the community is a must. Skills are critical, but love and vested interest in Neosho must be a part of the formula. Location of residence does not impute love for the community or an interest in its wellbeing. Those either exist or they never will.
Finding a manager that loves Neosho, is intent on making decisions that will provide the best possible outcomes for the community is a must. Skills are critical, but love and vested interest in Neosho must be a part of the formula. Location of residence does not impute love for the community or an interest in its wellbeing. Those either exist or they never will.
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