The Partners Program was developed to help members and their partners meet the challenges they face in the local government profession.

Transparency is the principle of allowing those affected by administrative decisions to know about results and about the process that led to decisions.
ICMA serves as the organizational "home" of the Smart Growth Network (SGN), a partnership of more than 35 organizations dedicated to the principles of smart growth.
ICMA invites your organization to support local governments by becoming an ICMA Strategic Partner.
Common questions about military base closure and reuse.
In 2001, the ICMA Board sought member input and eventually approved a policy outline of a voluntary credentialing program for professional local government managers.

ICMA conducts surveys on local government practices and policies independently and with partners.