title: The various roles of municipal leaders.
abstract: Municipal officials can take an important role in developing a community-wide after-school system. This chapter examines how mayors and city council members can serve as catalysts for far-reaching efforts that address key challenges.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ouellette
authors.forename: John E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Kyle
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002656:Child Day Care Centers; D002669:Child Welfare; D003159:Community-Institutional Relations; D006076:Government; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D011050:Policy Making; D016730:Program Development; D011640:Public Policy; D011998:Recreation; D012574:Schools; D013177:Sports