The ICMA CityLinks™ program was inaugurated in collaboration with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in 1997.

Awarded to an individual outside the profession of local government management because of his/her distinguished public service and contributions to strengthening local government.

Information about how to apply for and renew ICMA's voluntary credential

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.

Application for U.S. Cities