Ronald Harding, ICMA-CM,

Experience

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  City of Yelm

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2016

  Mayor / Administrator

  Yelm has a strong Mayor form of Government; the Mayor is responsible for all operations of services and overseeing the administrative tasks of multiple departments including: Public works, water, sewer, community development, police and legislative services, union and non-union contract negotiations, state legislative liaison, public affairs officer, HR generalist activities, policy development, recruitment, risk manager, investigation, evaluations, conflict resolution and strategic planning, employee relations. Show less

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  Thurston County Auditor

  Feb 2013 - Nov 2013

  Chief Deputy Auditor

  Thurston County population is more than 170,000 residents. The Auditors office supervises 39 FTE and is responsible for all financial operations of more than 80 million dollars. The Deputy Auditor serves the Thurston County Auditor and holds the authority of Auditor when the Auditor is unavailable. The position of Deputy Auditor is responsible for providing an administrative lead to the 39 employees within the office to allow the Auditor the freedom to engage the community without concerns of daily office operations. Show less

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  City of Aumsville

  Aug 2016 - now

  City Administrator

  Aumsville is a rural community located in the Willamette valley in western Oregon. The administrator is authorized to oversee all city operations by city charter with city council oversite. The Administrator is responsible for all operations of services of 21 employees and oversees: Public works, water utility, sewer utility, community development, police and Administrative services, non-union contract negotiations, public affairs officer, HR generalist activities, policy development, risk manager, investigation, evaluations, conflict resolution, strategic planning, budget officer and employee/board relations Show less