For nearly 100 years, ICMA has rigorously enforced a set of principles that guide the personal and professional behavior of appointed local government managers.

During National Ethics Awareness Month in March, ICMA urges local government leaders to develop a strategy for building an integrity-based culture within their organizations that promotes ethical behavior.

The ICMA Committee on Professional Conduct stepped out of the shadows at ICMA’s Seattle conference to share its perspective on why the Code of Ethics is a source of guidance.

Economic development strategies can include improving community well-being metrics fundamental to the quality of life that attracts corporations and job seekers.

Is the ICMA Code of Ethics hanging on your wall? It should be! The Code is the quintessential definition of what it means to be a professional dedicated to public service.

The article implies that the city council of East Palo Alto did something illegal or unethical by not renewing the former manager’s contract.

When we speak, is it personal opinion or official position? And how could anyone tell?

With an opportunity here to blog about each issue of the magazine, I usually focus on the cover, feature, and PM+ (online only) articles. For May, I’m changing up that strategy and eyeing the department articles.