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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.
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Blog Posts
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Robocall Case Has Important Implications for State and Local Governments
POSTED: January 15, 2020This case has implications for sign codes and other government restrictions on speech.
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Is Your Local Government Prepared for Heightened Cyber Threats?
POSTED: January 14, 2020Do as much as you can today to strengthen your cyber hygiene and to make it more difficult for the bad guys to infect your systems.
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Why Your Workforce Strategy Needs to Be More Talent-Centric
POSTED: January 06, 2020Local government leaders need to recognize that talent selection decisions are an increasingly important determinant of organizational performance and success.
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Our Favorite Local Government Tips from 2019
POSTED: December 23, 2019A quick look back at some of our favorite pieces of local government advice.
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Significant Homeless Decision Stands
POSTED: December 17, 2019The Ninth Circuit's decision leaves local governments with one less tool to deal with homelessness.
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Prioritize to Succeed as a Cybersecurity Leader
POSTED: December 11, 2019Lessons for local government leaders from the ICMA Cybersecurity Leadership Academy.
News
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ICMA Regional Conferences Gear Up to Drive Better Communities in 2020
POSTED: January 09, 2020This year's 2020 ICMA Regional Conferences will focus on helping local government leaders and their communities tackle gnarly issues.
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ICMA Board Diversity and Inclusion Ballot
POSTED: January 09, 2020Voting is open.
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Letter from the January Issue Guest Editor
POSTED: January 08, 2020A Special Careers Issue of PM
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ICMA Executive Board Meeting Highlights - December 2019
POSTED: January 06, 2020The ICMA Executive Board met in Washington, D.C., December 12-14, 2019
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2020 ICMA International Regional Conference
POSTED: January 06, 2020The 2020 ICMA International Regional Conference will be visiting Jaipur, India, in February.
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Nominate Yourself, Your Community, or Your Colleague for the 2020 ICMA Local Government Excellence Awards
POSTED: January 06, 2020ICMA's Local Government Excellence Awards Program highlights outstanding contributions made by local governments and professionals.
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