ICMA, in partnership with a number of affiliate organizations, has developed a series of activities and programs designed to help local governments educate, attract, develop and retain individuals of all ages: from school-age children to mid-career assistants and department heads to professionals from other disciplines. This "Next Generation Initiative" focuses on attracting a wide and diverse group of people into the local government management profession and on developing and mentoring interns and early-to-mid-career professionals who are already in the field.

Internships

ICMA Next Generation Initiative

ICMA Local Government Management Fellowship

Nevada Local Government Internships

Resources

Preparing the Next Generation—A Guide for Current and Future Local Government Managers

ICMA has prepared a resource book to inspire young and mid-career professionals and to help the senior public manager prepare, develop, and motivate the next generation. The guide compiles information and data obtained from interviews, survey research, and best practices identified by a working group from the City Managers Department of the League of California Cities and others through a partnership with the California City Management Foundation and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).

Model Internship Guidelines

Internship Toolkit

Credentialing

The ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program is a means of defining and recognizing an individual ICMA member who is a professional local government manager qualified by a combination of education and experience, adherence to high standards of integrity, and an assessed commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. The Voluntary Credentialing Program offers an opportunity for interested ICMA members to quantify the unique expertise they bring to their communities. The program also assists ICMA members in guiding and focusing their lifelong professional development experience. Members who participate in the program may earn the designation of ICMA Credentialed Manager granted by the ICMA Executive Board.

Information on becoming an ICMA Credentialed Manager

Areas for Collaboration

Purchasing

Nevada Public Purchasing

The Nevada Public Purchasing Study Commission (NRS 332.215) advises the state legislature on matters relating to public purchasing. The commission is composed of two smaller groups: Northern Nevada Consortium for Cooperative Purchasing and the Public Purchasing Professionals Association (Southern Nevada/Clark County). Both groups ensure cooperative purchasing among government entities and allow for cooperative bidding that retains better prices for all involved. Each governmental entity has the right to use another governmental entity’s contract. Contacts are provided below to become involved with either group.

Northern Nevada
John Balentine, Washoe County Purchasing
Office: (775) 328-2280
Fax: (77) 328-3696
e-mail: jbalentine@washoecounty.us

Southern Nevada
Yolanda Jones, Clark County Purchasing
Office: (702) 455-3163
Fax: (702)386-4914
e-mail: yolandaj@co.clark.nv.us

Cost Saving Programs for Counties

U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance

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