The local government management profession will experience enormous change heading into the next decades. So that we are prepared, ICMA is convening a task force to evaluate the future role of leadership for the local government profession, the “value proposition” of professional management, and the supporting role ICMA must play.

As part of its work, the ICMA Member Task Force on Leadership will consider:

1. What are the forces that will impact local government in the next 10 to 25 years?
2. What challenges do those factors present?
3. What are the implications for the local government management profession?
4. What leadership and management competencies will be required of professional managers?
5. What are the implications for leadership and management development?
6. What should be the role of ICMA and affiliates in addressing these challenges?

Appointments will be made by President Farbrother, in consultation with the board.

Task Force Meeting and Expenses 

The task force will launch its efforts with an in-person meeting January 31 to February 2, 2014, at a location to be determined. All additional meetings will be held virtually. Travel will be required for the kick-off meeting. and task force members will be responsible for their travel expenses. The task force's final report will be delivered to the ICMA Executive Board in Charlotte in September 2014.

To express an interest in serving, complete the Online Committee Volunteer Form by December 13, 2013. Members with questions about the requirements for this committee or general comments can contact Member & Customer Support at membership@icma.org.