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Veterans Local Government Management Fellowship
16 to 20-week Department of Defense Military Installation approved Career Skills (SkillBridge) Program
National Brownfields Training Conference 2019
The National Brownfields Conference, sponsored by U.S. EPA, attracts approximately 2,500 participants and features educational, networking, and business development opportunities.
Career Compass No. 75: Patience Is a Leadership Virtue
Patience is the capacity to tolerate delay without getting frustrated or upset.
Free Webinar: Recycling is Still Broken - Do You Know How to Save Your Program?
This FREE ICMA University webinar will share strategies for keeping your recycling programs sustainable.
Equity & Inclusion Topic Area
ICMA strives to ensure that our members and the overall profession reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
ICMA Coaching Program: Thrive in Local Government
Coaching helps everyone benefit from sharing best practices and gaining perspectives from others with a fresh perspective.
The Latest ICMA Podcasts & Videos
Providing personal stories and insight from local government professionals and their communities.
Join ICMA's New Online Member Community -- ICMA Connect!
Join ICMA Connect - the official online community for members of ICMA to connect, engage and grow.
ICMA Code of Ethics
The principles outlined in the ICMA Code of Ethics and enforced by the Rules of Procedure govern the conduct of every member of ICMA.
Members in Transition
ICMA provides personal and financial support for members who have been fired, forced to resign or otherwise involuntarily separated.
Encore Manager / Senior Manager Resources
An initial list of resources for managers considering their next life phase.
Voluntary Credentialing Program
ICMA's Voluntary Credentialing Program recognizes professional local government managers and promotes lifelong learning.
NextUp
What role will you play in shaping the future of the local government profession?ICMA's NextUp initiative is a multifaceted approach to developing and growing the local government management profession, those who aspire to serve in leadership roles, and the organizations and communities they serve. NextUp promotes membership in ICMA, which provides access to important resources and a professional network that can help local government staff achieve their leadership goals.THE NextUp Initiative is for...Local government managers who know the ability to successfully lead their communities includes a strong organization supported by skilled and ethical staff membersLocal government staff who desire to develop their professional skills, excel within their organization and advance to local government leadership rolesYou Are NextUp. Get Started Below.ManagersStaff
Other Local Government Staff
ICMA offers affordable membership for entry-level, mid-management and department directors.
Professors and Students
ICMA offers an academic membership for students, full-time academics, and interns.
Membership Outside the United States
ICMA's services and resources provide a global context for over 400 members outside the United States representing over 30 countries.
Spotlight on Members
ICMA is proud to have a membership base of over 10,000+ local government management professionals.
Who's Who
Reach out to a new member in your area, get up-to-date contact information or find members by jurisdiction.
Groups
Groups provide local government professionals the opportunity to connect with colleagues, discuss a shared interest, or collaborate on a project.
Emergency and Disaster Resources
Resources for short and long term emergency management can be located within this ICMA Smart Search.
6 Stories of Recovery and Resilience
From Life, Well Run comes six stories of managers bringing their communities through disasters to a more sustainable future.
Texas Managers: Stories of Harvey Recovery in Process
ICMA Mountain Plains Regional Director Karen Daly has collected accounts from several managers, most of whom are still grappling with the long-term recovery process.
Related Topics
Blog Posts
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From Brownfields to Blue Skies
POSTED: December 05, 2019Local governments drive brownfield development as sites for solar energy generation.
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Local Governments Take a Stand on Inflated Costs of E-Books
POSTED: December 05, 2019Urban Libraries Council: Pricing for libraries widens digital divide.
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Support C-M Government and Professional Management on Giving Tuesday
POSTED: November 30, 2019Give a gift to ICMA's Future of Professional Management Fund on December 3 or make a tax-deductible, end-of-year gift by December 31.
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How Did Ohio Local Government Leaders Dramatically Reduce Opioid Deaths? Innovation, Collaboration, and Data
POSTED: November 20, 2019Read how local governments are coping with growing public health demands like the opioid crisis amid workforce shortages.
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Take Residents Back to School on Recycling
POSTED: November 12, 2019More people than ever are taking part in recycling. However, as participation has climbed, so has the rate of recycling contamination.
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Weakening Local Revenues Are Top Concern in 2019 Fiscal Report
POSTED: November 07, 2019Two out of three city finance officers predict a recession as soon as 2020.
News
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The Importance of the Arts
POSTED: December 06, 2019Using cultural assets for neighborhood revitalization and increased economic sustainability
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Societal Disruptions are Opportunities for Economic Development
POSTED: December 06, 2019Are you ready for the next phase of growth?
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Under the Hood: A Look at Techno-Centric Smart City Development
POSTED: December 06, 2019What local governments should look for in smart city partnerships
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Cleaning Up House: Developing Brownfields into Affordable Housing
POSTED: December 06, 2019The environmental impact and subsequent redevelopment of two Seattle-area businesses [PM Magazine, December 2019]
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Inspired Words from Jane Brautigam
POSTED: December 05, 2019City Manager<br> Boulder, Colorado<br> ICMA President 2019-20
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Members Recommended to Receive Credential in January
POSTED: December 05, 2019These ICMA members have been recommended by the Credentialing Advisory Board to receive ICMA Credentialed Manager or Candidate status in January.
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