Implementing computer programs designed by experts. Training employees to use them. Converting information to a computerized format. Geographical information systems put all information for a city into the same program based on Cartesian coordinates. Designing world wide web Internet pages for citizens to have access to agencies.
Information management is an area of high demand.
Many towns and small cities in the United States have city managers who supervise governmental functions under the general direction of a city council. Although supposedly not involved in partisan politics, they have to please the elected officials. The post is like an appointed mayor or a prefect in the French system. Other non-profits may coordinate between governments such as the Councils of Government found in virtually all metropolitan regions. The Red Cross is the best know international non-profit.