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Members Recommended to Receive Credential in July

June 11, 2013

Thirty-three ICMA members have been recommended by the Credentialing Advisory Board to receive ICMA Credentialed Manager or Candidate status in July 2013.

Help Keep Tax-Exempt Status of Municipal Bonds

June 7, 2013

To lose the tax-exempt status on municipal bonds would place a great financial burden on many state and local governments that are already financially distressed.

What Do You Think? Weigh in on Tenet 7

June 6, 2013

Results of the ICMA Member Poll Questions about What Political Neutrality Means Today

Explore ICMA's Past, Present, Future

June 5, 2013

ICMA turns 100 in 2014! Join us as we celebrate, and share your thoughts and stories about the future of the local government management profession.

Former ICMA Executive Director Bill Hansell Dies at 76

June 5, 2013

Hansell had nearly 50 years’ experience in public service, most recently as county executive of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

Tornado Devastates Oklahoma

May 21, 2013

A tornado killed at least 24 in Moore and Oklahoma City, including children in an elementary school.

Showcase Your Community: ICMAtv

May 20, 2013

The ICMAtv team at WebsEdge will be reaching out to local governments to solicit interest in producing a thought leadership film.

Senate Passes Marketplace Fairness Act

May 7, 2013

ICMA joins NLC, NACo, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors in praising the passage of the Marketplace Fairness Act in the Senate.

Local Government in an Era of Creative Destruction

May 3, 2013

ICMA Executive Director Bob O'Neill discusses how the challenges that lie ahead will produce plenty of local government innovation while testing the leadership capacity of elected and appointed officials.

Eligible for a Service Award this Year?

May 1, 2013

Help us ensure the accuracy of the preliminary 2013 Service Awards list.

Complete Credentialing Survey and Be Entered to Win Complimentary Conference Registration

April 23, 2013

Check your communication preferences today to ensure you will receive the survey on May 9.

A Tribute to Mark E. Keane

April 21, 2013

Mark Keane was elected president of ICMA at the association’s 50th annual conference in Chicago in 1964. It was my first conference and our first...

Remembering Mark E. Keane

April 21, 2013

The local government management profession lost a leader and friend on April 12, 2013, when ICMA Executive Director Emeritus Mark E. Keane passed away at the age of 93. A great representative for city and county managers around the world, we will always be indebted to him.

Feedback Requested on Tenet 7: Political Neutrality

April 5, 2013

The ICMA Code of Ethics is an evolving document. Ensuring that the Code remains relevant to the profession is a key responsibility of the ICMA...

Michael Cernech, Recipient of Harvard Kennedy School Scholarship

March 27, 2013

Tamarac, Florida, City Manager Michael Cernech was selected as a recipient of The Ferguson Group Scholarship to Harvard Kennedy School Senior Executive Program.

Scholarships Help First-Timers and MITs Attend Conference

March 20, 2013

The deadline for all applications is Monday, May 20.

ICMA Executive Board Meeting Highlights

March 11, 2013

The ICMA Executive Board met in El Paso, Texas, February 21-24, 2013, and took the following actions:  Set the member registration...

ICMA COO Appointed Charlotte City Manager

March 4, 2013

ICMA Chief Operating Officer Ron Carlee returns to local government on April 1 as city manager of Charlotte, N.C.

Members Recommended to Receive Credential in April

February 20, 2013

Forty-one ICMA members have been recommended by the Credentialing Advisory Board to receive ICMA Credentialed Manager or Candidate status in April 2013.

Member Spotlight: Scott Andrews

February 15, 2013

The three Cs: coaching, connecting, and community, that Scott Andrews most values in his community are the same benefits that he values about his ICMA membership. “A membership in any professional organization is only as valuable as you make it," according to Andrews

ICMA Executive Board Agenda

February 1, 2013

The ICMA Executive Board has set the following agenda for its February 21-24, 2013, meeting in El Paso, Texas: Adopt registration fees and...

ICMA Adds New Member Benefit

February 1, 2013

ICMA members have expressed an interest in social travel events, and the association has responded with the ICMA Travel Connections program. This new...

Member Spotlight: Jessica A. DeMory

February 1, 2013

“ICMA membership has provided me with the rare opportunity to make connections with senior management local government professionals to learn from and network with. . . . Sessions that focused on shared services this past conference have been beneficial to my capstone research that deals with improving government efficiency through city-county consolidation.”

How to Write an Ideal Job Description

January 30, 2013

A key part of any local government’s hiring process is the creation and distribution of job descriptions. Here is a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect job description.

Credentialing Board Recognizes Excellent Annual Reports

January 16, 2013

This year, many ICMA members demonstrated learning and commitment to professional development, but 11 took reflection on their learning to a higher level.

Member Spotlight: Ashley Jacobs

January 14, 2013

“Dwindling revenue coupled with increased demand for services is something I see in many cities and counties, and it’s pushing us to be creative, flexible, and collaborative,” responds Jacobs, when asked about the challenges facing managers today. “This is a good thing, but it makes our task more challenging.”