Onancock council seeks experienced small‑town manager with collaborative style

Dec 11, 2025

Council members told consultants they want a manager with small‑town experience, strong financial and operational skills, collaborative leadership, and the ability to coordinate volunteers and community partners; they suggested degrees plus five‑to‑seven years' experience.

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Council members described the qualities they want in a new town manager, emphasizing a mix of management experience, financial competence and a collaborative leadership style. One council member recommended "a bachelor's degree plus seven years' experience or a master's degree plus three years in public administration or a similar field," while others favored an MPA and five to seven years of relevant experience.

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