Tuesday, August 07, 2007 Volume: 1, Issue: 5

In this issue:

• Pursuing a Cutting-Edge Approach to Emergency Management
• Improving Employee Health and Reducing Health Care Costs
• Libraries Included in Managers' Long-Term Sustainability Plans
• Local Governments Eligible to Compete for Baldrige Award
• Momentum for Sustainability Continues as ICMA Forms Leadership Advisory Committee
• Responding to Community Concerns about Local Environment Degradation

Pursuing a Cutting-Edge Approach to Emergency Management

Florida's local governments soon will have a better emergency management tool to use during disasters.
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Improving Employee Health and Reducing Health Care Costs

Obesity, heart disease, and stress management are often related health concerns that should be addressed through preventive and disease management programs.
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Libraries Included in Managers' Long-Term Sustainability Plans

The viability of public libraries is at the heart of a new ICMA project, thanks to a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Local Governments Eligible to Compete for Baldrige Award

With the Baldrige model, local governments now have a comprehensive blueprint for building stronger, more effective programs and services for their citizens.
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Momentum for Sustainability Continues as ICMA Forms Leadership Advisory Committee

ICMA members with a demonstrated commitment to sustainability issues in their communities will help provide guidance to ICMA on developing education, knowledge resources, tools, and techniques that support local leaders.
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Responding to Community Concerns about Local Environment Degradation

Mosman, New South Wales, Australia, received a 2006 ICMA Annual Award in the Community Sustainability category for its Community Environmental Contract.
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