ORIENTATION FOR NEW CITY AND COUNTY MANAGERS
The North Carolina City and County Management Association and the UNC School of Government have established a Senior Partner program to assist new managers. The program connects new managers with seasoned North Carolina managers, called Senior Partners, who are familiar with the workings and culture of local government in our state.
NCCCMA Senior Partners are city and county managers who
- have worked in a North Carolina city or county for at least three years and preferably longer
- are members of NCCCMA and preferably also ICMA
- have completed the School of Government Municipal/County Administration Course
- have a bachelor’s degree and preferably a master’s degree or equivalent in public administration or a related field
- have completed the Senior Partner orientation program
- have agreed to serve as an advisor to new managers
A new manager’s interactions with the Senior Partner will depend on the new manager’s interests and the Senior Partner’s availability. Either party may terminate the partnership at any time by simply reducing communications to those that would be customary in normal business. A new manager may also request a new Senior Partner at any time.
To request a Senior Partner, click here.
The School of Government (SOG) will identify an appropriate Senior Partner and invite that Senior Partner to contact the new managers to establish the mentoring relationship. The SOG periodically surveys new managers and Senior Partners to evaluate the program and improve Senior Partner orientation.
To volunteer to serve as a Senior Partner, click here.
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