Transition Leadership for Georgia Communities
Interim City Manager Services
Steady, experienced municipal leadership while your council protects continuity and searches for the right permanent manager.
Maintain trust and momentum during a leadership transition.
A vacancy in the manager’s office can create uncertainty for employees, elected officials, partners, and residents. An experienced interim city manager gives the organization a stable point of accountability while the governing body determines its long-term direction.
JHS brings practical Georgia local-government experience to daily operations, staff leadership, council communication, budgeting, policy, and active projects. We focus first on continuity and material risk, then help the organization use the transition period productively.
Priorities during the assignment
- Clear communication with council and staff
- Continuity of essential services and key projects
- Review of urgent personnel, financial, and operational issues
- Reliable meeting preparation and follow-through
- Organized handoff to the permanent manager
A strong interim period
Stability without standing still.
- First-week risk and continuity review
- Weekly council communication cadence
- Staff leadership and issue escalation
- Priority project tracking
- Transition notes and recommendations