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The Local Administrative Advisor program provides administrative support to over 140 qualifying local governments in Utah with little to no administrative staff.
The LAA program aims to elevate the capabilities of qualifying local governments and foster efficient and effective local governments. Assistance will be available statewide with resources and staff based centrally at the Utah League of Cities and Towns and regionally at the Associations of Governments (AOGs).
The LAA program seeks to build capacity for local communities.
As such, focus will be put on training and advising mayors, council members, and in-house staff on best practices and policy considerations. LAAs may complete work projects for communities on a limited basis and as appropriate as determined by the Local Administrative Advisor, ULCT, and the AOG. All work must be done with the approval of the local governing body and in accordance with municipal policies and procedures.
ULCT is grateful for the support of the Utah Legislature and Governor Cox for funding this program and to our collaborators at the AOGs, the Utah City/County Management Association, and many others who helped make this program possible.
Who qualifies for the Local Administrative Advisor program?
Qualifying local governments are either:
- Cities, towns, or metro townships that are:
- Members of ULCT in good standing,
- Have 10,000 residents or fewer as determined by the annual ACS estimates, AND
- Operate without an experienced full-time city or town administrator as determined by ULCT and the local government’s AOG.
- Counties of the 4th, 5th, or 6th class that operate without an experienced full time county administrator as determined by the relevant AOG.
- Participate on city standing and ad hoc committees as assigned.
- Attend, participate, and make presentations at city and town meetings.
- Other duties as assigned relating to the scope of work and intent of the Local Administrative Advisor Program.
What kind of assistance can the LAA program provide?
The Local Administrative Advisor program can help local governments with a variety of services, including:
- Create progress reports on assignments and projects.
- Examine internal programs and procedures for the city or town.
- Advise city and town leaders on personnel matters, budgets, agendas, resolutions, policies, and procedures.
- Facilitate discussions with city leaders in creating goals and objectives for the community.
- Work directly with city and town leaders on day-to-day issues as requested, special projects, and urgent problems to craft solutions and implement or improve programs.
- Establish and monitor city budgets to accomplish goals and objectives for state compliance, including status review to encourage the meeting of citywide needs and public accountability.
- Recommend strategies for financial and technical assistance in helping to facilitate grants of all types, including, if needed, completing grant compliance reports.
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How do I participate in the LAA program?
You can see if you are a qualifying* government below:
Who do I contact with questions or to participate in the program?
The LAA program is being facilitated by the Utah League of Cities and Towns and the seven Associations of Local Governments throughout the state.
- Utah League of Cities and Towns:
- John Park: LAA Program Director, laa@ulct.org
- Liam Thrailkill, LAA Program Manager, lthrailkill@ulct.org
Bear River Association of Governments
Mountainland Association of Governments
Wasatch Front Regional Council
Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments
Uintah Basin Association of Governments
Five County Association of Governments
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