Preparing to lead

Mayoral transition planning in Canadian cities

Bibliographic Data

ID9783983
AuthorsZachary Spicer (0000-0002-6441-7919, corresponding author), Kate Graham (0000-0002-1834-3138), Kate J Graham (0000-0002-2301-0557)
Year2016
Volume59
Issue4
Pages538-555
Publication date2016-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCanadian Public Administration (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0008-4840 • E-ISSN: 1754-7121
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/capa.12194
OpenAlexW2555153269
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited12

Transition teams are often used to help Prime Ministers and Premiers move into their new roles. At the municipal level, the use of transition teams is relatively new. As such, we know little about what these groups do in comparison to federal and provincial transition teams. In this article, we examine mayoral transition teams and find that the increased use of these groups is a reflection of the enhanced organizational complexity of Canadian local government. Additionally, local conditions and candidate experience often dictate the shape and function of transition teams. Overall, we argue that more resources should be devoted to the municipal transition process

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