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Helping local governments stay informed MRSC Weekly Insights Helping local governments in Washington State stay informed View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/mrsc/weekly-insights-2023-10-26?e=b45c483d9e> October 26, 2023 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a9b79436e7&e=b45c483d9e> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=54ff6e9df4&e=b45c483d9e> The Oath of Office for Local Elected Officials <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=2531dfafb6&e=b45c483d9e> October 25, 2023 by MRSC Insight <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=de69af7685&e=b45c483d9e> Local governments often have questions about the oath of office, such as when it can be taken, who can administer it, what wording should be used, and whether it must be administered in person. <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=1ddd770dba&e=b45c483d9e> Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Social Media <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=e6bf0cdcbb&e=b45c483d9e> October 23, 2023 by Nathan MacDonald <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=fd7bdb8781&e=b45c483d9e> Despite the many challenges local governments face in using social media platforms, these tools offer huge benefits in terms of immediacy and reach. 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