January/February 2005 · Volume 87 · Number 1

Wanted: Language and Cultural Competence

How local governments are making an investment to better understand the cultural differences among their residents. 
Elizabeth Kellar, Washington, D.C..
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Anatomy of a Referendum*

The story of one Wisconsin community during a form-of-government referendum. 
Steven E. Sheiffer, Janesville, Wisconsin..
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Succession Planning: An Idea Whose Time Has Come*

The exodus of experienced professionals is not a minor blip on the workplace screen but something that must be considered seriously. 
Patrick Ibarra, Phoenix, Arizona..
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Human Resources: What’s Your Plan?*

If you don’t have one for your local government, read this article. 
Dave Fountaine, Hamburg, New York..
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Ethics

On Retirement

Scholarship Fund 

Profile

Jim Palenick, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 

FYI*

• Tree Assessment Is Wise Risk Management
• Improving Energy Performance in Your Buildings: Free Training Opportunities
• Aging Workers: Overlooked No More?
• Safety First: Yes on Measure “I”