Julia D. Novak, ICMA CEO/executive director, ICMA-CM, shares her sense of purpose and leadership during Women’s History Month.

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Congratulations to these ICMA members, who have recently retired from the profession.

Your contributions will help ICMA build a centralized toolkit to benefit all members.

It is with sadness that we report the loss of these ICMA members.

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An inside look at how AI can truly support staff—without replacing critical human roles. Speaker Interview | Local Government Reimagined: The AI Edge (April 8–10)