Our Mission
Creating better communities around the world begins with a commitment to equity and inclusion. ICMA strives to ensure that our members and the overall profession reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We work to mitigate the effects of bias in all areas of local government by developing and promoting programs and initiatives in the areas of service delivery, hiring practices, leadership development, community engagement, workplace culture.
Our Vision
ICMA is the equity and inclusion thought leader in local government. Our members and their communities have these values and principles engrained in their culture and practices.
ICMA International Affiliates are tackling issues of equity and inclusion in cities across...
An overview of women members of ICMA.
ICMA works to achieve equity and social justice, to affirm human dignity, and to improve...
Social Justice | Systemic Racism
ICMA works to achieve equity and social justice, to affirm human dignity, and to improve the quality of life for the individual and the community.
Get the Tools You Need
Strategies and leading practices in use in communities around the world and corresponding resources that can be replicated in other communities.
A variety of tools and resources from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE)
A variety of tools and resources from PolicyLink.
A variety of resources from Living Cities.
Learning Opportunities
Six live webinars spotlighting best practices featuring local government professionals and...
The Latest from PM Magazine
“Any change, even change for the better, is always accompanied by discomforts.” [PM
Advice for City Managers [PM Special Supplement, June 2020]
We can take decisive action today to address racial injustice. [PM Special Supplement
What is the heart of your community saying? [PM Magazine, June 2020]
Local Gov Life Podcasts
Hear how six female managers are earning the respect of their peers and breaking down...
This presentation focused on the key factors, best practices, and tools for maintaining...
The pandemic, economic crisis, and racial justice protests and how these events highlight...
