All on the Same Team: Managing Relationships with Elected Officials

Working with elected officials can be one of the most difficult parts of a government finance professional's job. The challenges are many: earning and maintaining trust, explaining technical concepts, balancing competing or conflicting priorities, and gaining support for unpopular—but necessary—decisions. It's enough to overwhelm even the most seasoned finance professional.

This session will feature a panel of government leaders who have developed and maintained positive working relationships with their local representatives. They will share their challenges, explain how they overcame them, and provide tips on how you can improve your working relationships with your community leaders.