ICMA's mission is to advance the profession of local government management through learning and skills enhancement.

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ICMA Center for Public Safety Management is dedicated to improving local government performance (effectiveness and efficiency) through the identification, promotion, and application of leading practices.

ICMA conducts research on local government practices and welcomes partnerships with universities, nonprofit and private-sector organizations, and government entities.

The National Employee Survey™ (The NES™) is designed to be a low-cost, comprehensive survey of employees that covers 10 dimensions of the employee experience.