To the uninitiated, public service seemed relatively
straightforward. You run for office and serve your term or you
apply for the position, just like any other job. However, due to
the nature of their position, city officials are governed by a
complex set of laws and principles that do not necessarily apply
in the private sector. Moreover, many officials are part of
unions or local employee associations, which are also governed by
their set of laws and principles.
