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How to Pick a Great City Manager for Harbor Springs? Guidelines by ICMA

The best way to educate on the answer to this question and to give more insight for communities that we have found so far is that most of the State of Michigan communities rely on these International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Guidelines INFO: https://icma.org/documents/recruitment-gu

January 24, 2026

A 5 Day Deadline -What happens when big box stores come to Emmet County? What happens to our local businesses?

January 22, 2026

Harbor Springs search for a city manager

The City Manager & City Council Relationships

January 14, 2026

When can a Zoning Code Put Harbor Springs at Risk - Understandings by Examples or Comparisons

December 13, 2025

Harbor Springs Doesn’t Need More Marketing — It Needs Priorities

December 3, 2025

Executive Search for Harbor Springs City Manager

December 2, 2025

Understanding How Harbor Springs Governs Itself

December 2, 2025

How the Harbor Springs Selection Process Works - How and Why ?

December 2, 2025

Carter Williams City Council Letter regarding the Hire of a new City Manager

November 16, 2025

Election Matters & Candidates for November 4th Election

November 6, 2025

November 13, 2025 Public Meeting for the Proposed Zoning Code - Please attend

November 2, 2025

A thank you for your service & Petoskey News: City Manager announces resignation, last day set for Dec. 16

November 2, 2025