Tips for preparation and prevention, navigating the transition, warning signs, and employment agreements.

Perspectives from ICMA's affiliates in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Kenya, Netherlands, Denmark, Canada, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and ICMA China Center and ICMA México-Latinoamérica.

In Japan, local governments have a duty to exercise a measure of independence from the national government regarding the manner in which they operate.

Here are examples of brownfields redevelopment from around the globe and ICMA’s leadership in the brownfields movement.

An overview of local government structure in the United States

Local governments, along with their community members and artists, can use art and cultural activities to renovate and reconstruct public spaces.

A toolkit from ICMA affiliate Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) supporting city managers/municipal administrators in their relationship with elected officials.

I’ve learned that it’s not about knowing when you’re ready, it’s about being prepared when the opportunity presents itself.