How to improve local government procurement and save money in the process.

Advancing the next generation of local government managers; exploring the barriers that women in the profession face in becoming a manager through the creation of the Task Force on Women in the Profession; and challenging members to do "Just One Thing" this year that strengthens the value of ICMA membership are cornerstones of the legacy that I hope to leave as president of ICMA.

 The 2013 All-America City Awards will have a special focus on how communities are responding to the needs of returning veterans and military families...

In his latest Governing column, ICMA Executive Director Bob O'Neill discusses how local governments lead the way in engaging the public in decision-making.