Five-County Local
Administrative Advisor
Strengthening Rural Leadership
We aim to elevate the capabilities of rural local governments and foster efficient and effective local administrations.
About Us
Learn more about who we are and how we are empowering rural leadership and enhancing local government across the Five-County Region
Training Materials
We provide comprehensive resources designed to support local leaders and staff in the Five-County region, helping them achieve excellence in governance and community service.
Our Library
Explore our comprehensive document library on the Five County Local Administrative Advisors’ website, a valuable resource for local leaders and municipal staff.
Testimonals
Hear from the people we’ve supported through the Five County Local Administrative Advisors program.
Welcome to the Five County Local
Administrative Advisors program!
Watch our introductory video to learn how our services can help strengthen local governance in your community. From training and guidance on administrative best practices to assistance in project management and policy development, our program is here to support you.
What is the Five-County Local Administrative Advisor Program?
Five-County Local Administrative Advisor
The Local Administrative Advisor (LAA) program aims to elevate the capabilities of rural local governments and foster efficient and effective local administrations. The LAA program focuses on local governments that operate without an experienced full-time city or town administrator.
The LAA program seeks to build capacity for local communities
The LAA will focus 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. This program is regionally located in the Five-County Association of Governments office.
What kind of assistance can the LLA Program provide?
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.
Create progress reports on assignments and projects.
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.
Examine internal programs and procedures for the city or town.
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.
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.
Our Advisors
Roger Carter
Local Administrative Advisor
Twenty years of serving as city manager in Santaquin and Washington City, Utah, shaped my dedication to rural communities.
Bryan Thiriot
Executive Director
Has served as the Executive Director of the Five County Association of Governments since 2013