2014
We still want to pursue this venture this year in 2014. We were unable to start this project in 2013 due to new administration and various other goals. It was the first year for our City Manager and we hope to focus this year to collaborate with our neighboring communities. We want to partner with Sterling heights, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Rochester Hills, and Rochester.
2013
The Communities of Practice was initiated by the city managers/mayors of seven Oakland County communities and Oakland University as a pilot program with the intention of cooperating and collaborating in the implementation of best local government management practices. Continuation of the program became difficult as conflicts hindered scheduling and administering the program through Oakland University became challenging as communication broke down.
As the purpose behind the original pilot program remains highly relevant to overcoming the challenges faced by municipalities, the City of Troy will contact the participating municipalities with the intention of re-developing the program in a new and more relevant format that will provide a greater benefit than that of the pilot program.