Local governments represent the specific legal entities whose mission is to create a better living conditions for its citizens. Market conditions require the introduction of a high level of efficiency in business, which is reflected in the management of capital and human resources. It is necessary that management processes are conducted according to the principles of management. Local government units nowadays are faced with the increasing requirements from the legislator through strict regulations on the one side, and from the citizens who expect a greater level of public services, on the other side. Meeting all the expectations practically requires the availability of a high quality working staff. Although the recruitment process is prescribed by law, the requirements for a position are determined by the employer?s needs. Therefore, the employer is the one who has a direct influence on the formation of the working team that will perform the assigned duties. This paper will show the attitudes of the leaders in the local government units, analyze the motivating force, and through correlations present the relationship between the attitudes of the leaders according to their hierarchical positions and attitudes of local government employees.