Here we use an ensemble of four global hydrological models forced by five global climate models and the latest greenhouse-gas concentration (RCP) and socioeconomic pathway (SSP) scenarios to assess the impact of these drivers on transboundary water stress in the past and future. However, little is known ab out the future drivers globally, namely, changes in natural local runoff and natural inflows from upstream parts of a basin, as well as local and upstream water consumption.

Ensures customer service efficiency and effectiveness.Various transboundary river basins are facing increased pressure on water resources in near future.

Supervises department heads and other employees and top appointees who are responsible for day-to-day operations of the city.

Prepares the annual budget, submits it to elected officials for approval and implements it once approved.

Develops recommendations for new programs indicating scope, cost and impact for consideration by City Council.

Ensures that laws and policies approved by elected officials are equitably enforced throughout the city.

The manager may discuss problems and recommendations, propose new plans, or discuss issues that affect the community and its residents.

Works with elected officials as they develop policies.

To be successful, complex local government operations require strong political leadership, policy development, a relentless focus on execution and results, a commitment to transparent and ethical government, and a strategy for representing and engaging every segment of the community. The city manager’s primary responsibility is to keep our community running smoothly. By building public/private partnerships, managers target all of a community’s resources to solve current problems. The manager coordinates the work of department heads and other employees, who help ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of services. Asheville uses the council-manager form of local government, under which elected City Council members are the community leaders and policy makers who establish a vision for Asheville, and who hire the city manager to carry out policy and ensure that all residents are equitably served.

To Go Beneath the Water by K.L. Miller