
Good leadership, including a strategic orientation around higher goals and the psychological safety of your team, are deeply protective.

ICMA will provide grant funding for 15 local governments to hire and support full-time, senior leaders who will coordinate efforts to expand economic opportunity for all residents.

Don't miss these 2025 ICMA Annual Conference scholarships.

Why civility is crucial for governance and community leadership.


ICMA’s Economic Mobility and Opportunity (EMO) Cohort is an opportunity for ICMA members to implement EMO-centered strategies through policies, practices, processes, and programs.

Mitigate risk by favoring small and simple products, thoughtfully mixing larger products, and engaging peer governments to hear their experiences.

Membership votes on potential revisions to Tenets 8 and 10 of the Code of Ethics this month as this review cycle concludes.

How local government leaders can have grace under pressure