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17 May 2012
FEMA and a number of organizations have recently released an assessment of the progress the U.S. has made in emergency prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Proposed Congressional legislation would undermine intergovernmental interaction and severely limit participation of federal employees in state and local activities.
14 May 2012
Jim Collins returns as conference keynoter on Tuesday, October 9.
9 May 2012
During National Clean Air Month and Bike to Work Week, local government events and programs help build healthier communities. Check out these resources and ideas for improving air quality in your community.
8 May 2012
The offices of the city of Peoria, Arizona (pop. 154,000), may be closed on Fridays, but the efforts the city has put into e-participation make...
4 May 2012
The ICMA China Center was formally welcomed into the Department of State’s EcoPartnerships program by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at a signing ceremony in Beijing on May 3.
The SLLC is offering a free Supreme Court webinar on July 19 covering the most important case from this term affecting state and local government.
3 May 2012
Conference Closing Session on Wednesday, October 10, features presentation by artist Janet Echelman.
1 May 2012
The ICMAtv team at WebsEdge will be reaching out to local governments to gauge interest in producing a thought leadership film.
30 April 2012
Six ways for a manager to handle everything that needs to be done while on the job 24/7.
This year's theme is: Honoring Our Public Servants: Connecting Citizens with Their Government.
24 April 2012
Once again, ICMA will deliver a training program leading to certification for municipal finance professionals in Southeast Asia.
20 April 2012
ICMA‘s 98th Annual Conference, October 7-10, 2012, in Phoenix/Maricopa County, Arizona, is accepting applications from individuals who would like to be speakers at the conference.
Form of government updates for three communities in March and April.
18 April 2012
Qualified immunity was reinforced in an April 17, 2012, U.S. Supreme Court decision (Filarsky v. Delia, 10-1018), which unanimously held that “a private individual temporarily...
12 April 2012
Local governments across the country are using Earth Day (April 22) to educate children about the environment and encourage greater participation by the community in local green initiatives.
10 April 2012
U.S. cities and counties and their police and sheriff’s departments are sharing community-oriented crime prevention practices with police in Panama and El Salvador through ICMA CityLinks partnerships.
6 April 2012
Conference Assistance and Stene Scholarship applications due June 1.
ICMA and Blackboard Connect have collaborated to develop the Playbook: Social Media and Local Government.
3 April 2012
Recipients will be recognized during ICMA’s 98th Annual Conference, October 7-10, 2012 in Phoenix/Maricopa County, Arizona.
2 April 2012
Many fire departments are increasing their proficiency in fire investigation, recognizing that technical expertise and training are critical for the validity of their investigative efforts.
How to make the most of your time, however you spend it.
A new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts finds that urban libraries are experiencing increased demands for an ever-widening array of services, due in part to the poor economy.
Wisconsin community joins university and other partners in initiative that has created 100 jobs and improved the region’s economic future.
25 March 2012 | Washington, D.C.
Two new resources available for communities working to provide digital opportunities for residents.
23 March 2012
Earlier this year, Cal-ICMA honored seven individuals for their outstanding contributions to the establishment of professional management in the city of Bell.
19 March 2012
“It’s the right thing to do” is the response of 56% of local governments when asked why they engage in e-democracy/e-participation projects and activities.
Local governments need a solid network and a disaster recovery plan. What’s yours?
15 March 2012
Mark your calendars for the 98th ICMA Annual Conference, October 7-10, 2012, in Phoenix/Maricopa County, Arizona. Registration and housing open June 18.
How some local governments are influencing energy efficiency through local ordinances.
9 March 2012
Celebrate the value of professional management. Nominations for the 2012 ICMA Annual Awards Program are open through March 16, 2012.
Municipal Management Association of Northern California acknowledges support from ICMA with a booster award.
The allocation of the D-Block with funding for the network build out ensures that America’s public safety officers will have the infrastructure they need to operate in today’s advanced technological climate.
8 March 2012
The new CityLinks website provides a focal point for knowledge sharing about three urgent challenges in today’s rapidly urbanizing world.
5 March 2012
Seven tools can make community collaborations more manageable.
Citizen participation allows better decision-making by local officials.
24 February 2012
Nominations for these prestigious honors should be submitted to ICMA by April 23.
17 February 2012
On February 17, 2012, ICMA canvassed ballots to select vice presidents who will take office with the 2012-2013 ICMA Executive Board.
16 February 2012
Survey data highlight the challenges being faced, solar initiatives underway, and areas where local governments can help facilitate the increased adoption of solar PV in their communities.
15 February 2012
New report identifies the benefits of evaluating citizen participation.
A group of organizations representing the interests of state and local governments has released a fact sheet targeting misconceptions in state and local finance.
31 January 2012
ICMA will assist ten new fire/EMS stations in Haiti by developing recommendations for organization, training, and equipment.
30 January 2012
ICMA signed onto an amicus curiae brief filed by State and Local Legal Center (SLLC) in a U.S. Supreme Court case that could affect the legal liability of state and local police officers when making arrests.
25 January 2012
The fiscal challenges facing local governments won't go away soon. Here's why that's a good thing.
17 January 2012
Concord, Massachusetts, selected from among local governments with populations under 20,000 that responded to ICMA’s Electronic Government 2011 survey, is profiled here.
9 January 2012
ICMA continues to strengthen local government capacity in Afghanistan through the RAMP UP program.
6 January 2012
ICMA and its partners thank all the current and past host governments of Local Government Management Fellows!
4 January 2012
With 82% of the increase in population from 2005 to 2050 expected to be due to immigrants and their children, city managers and elected officials interested in economic growth and development need to pay attention to how welcome people of diverse backgrounds feel in their communities.
15 December 2011
After more than three years of groundwork, a new ICMA China Center in Beijing became a reality on December 8.
14 December 2011
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued a proposal that would require state and local governments to present five-year projections ...
Directors and engineers from water supply companies in Afghanistan learn from their counterparts in India during a study tour organized by the USAID/ICMA CAWSA program.
13 December 2011
A new issue brief from the Center for State and Local Government Excellence examines how three city governments – Asheville, Denver, and Oklahoma City – have responded to rising health care costs.
12 December 2011
Many managers and elected officials will need to rethink their strategies related to service delivery priorities and intergovernmental relationships during these cost-cutting times.
6 December 2011
This is a story of how 21 days at Harvard’s Kennedy School, as part of the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program, changed one member's personal and professional life.
5 December 2011
The ICMA Executive Board is convening a task force of members to evaluate ICMA’s revenue sources and specifically the membership dues structure in the overall context of how ICMA is financed and funded.
1 December 2011
Awards will reduce the cost homeowners and businesses pay to install solar energy systems, while saving money and time for local governments faced with tight budgets.
30 November 2011
In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest discusses how to recognize when you're wearing blinders, and how to remove them (or work around them when you can't).
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