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Commentary: Existing council-manager format is best for Portland

Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion November 03, 2022

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In Maine, 297 local governments hire professional managers to run their daily operations. Fifty-four percent of these managers belong to the Maine Town, City and County Management Association and adhere to a stricter than Maine law. Part of this code requires managers to refrain from political activities, including running for office or engaging in campaigning for candidates at any level of government. This helps engender public trust, knowing... + full article



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