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“The 100-year legacy of professional local government management,
a legacy of ethical, transparent, efficient and innovative leadership,
has relied upon the Code of Ethics to provide a moral leadership compass.
The code hangs in my office as a reminder to me and all who enter there
of the ideals upon which our democracy was built. We owe a debt of gratitude
to those who had the foresight and courage to author this historic statement
of ideals.”
David M. Limardi, President, ICMA Executive Board
City Manager, City of Highland Park, Illinois
Through the Years: A Capsule History of the ICMA Code of Ethics, 1924–2009
 Adopted the City Manager’s Code of Ethics at the Montréal Conference. File 
 In the first amendment of the Code, a clear line was drawn between politics and administration, “. . . the manager is in no sense a political leader.” File
 Policy leadership role was strengthened. File
 The Code was changed to reflect broader membership and renamed the City Management Code of Ethics. File
 For the first time, guidelines were added to give members practical advice on investments, gifts, job commitment expectations, and election activities. Code renamed the ICMA Code of Ethics. File
 Code revised to eliminate all gender references in recognition of the growing importance of women in the profession. File
 Replaced “municipal” with “local government”. File
 Code amended to emphasize that political activities outside of the member’s service to a particular local government are restricted . . . The Board also revised guidelines about election campaign activities to be avoided. File
 Celebrating the 85th year of the ICMA Code of Ethics at the Montréal Conference!! File
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For information about ICMA's Code of Ethics, its guidelines and enforcement process, and current issues and advice facing local government professionals, visit the Ethics Program Section.
Upcoming Events
October 21
1:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Web Workshop: Building an Ethical Culture: The Leader's Role
November 12
1:00-2:30 p.m. ET
Audioconference: Title TBA
January 20, 2010
1:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Web Workshop: Ethics and Human Resources
March 17, 2010
1:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Web Workshop: Ethics for All Staff
May 12, 2010
1:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Web Workshop: Ethics and Public Safety
ICMA's 95th Annual Conference in Montréal
Sunday, Sept., 13
■ Following Dave Limardi’s conference opening session remarks, at the Sunday night Welcoming Reception, we will commemorate the 85th anniversary of the ICMA Code with a sweet treat, a celebratory cake!
■ Also at the Ask ICMA area of the Pavilion, a free-standing exhibit of the history of the ICMA Code of the Ethics will be on display.
Tuesday, Sept., 15
■ Members will be asked to reaffirm their commitment to the ICMA Code of ethics by adopting a resolution during the Annual Business Meeting.
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