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Funding package represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to consider important, catalytic, and transformational investments in local communities.
Local governments should act quickly to submit requests for dedicated federal funding.
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Program closes April 14, 2021.
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To help local government managers prepare for the possibility of a mass shooting in their communities, ICMA offers some helpful resources.
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Four skills for mid-career managers to master their current role and prepare for future executive leadership
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The ICMA Executive Board met virtually on March 6, 2021. Here is a summary of the major actions undertaken by the board.
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Take a moment to consider a retired manager who is deserving of the prestigious ICMA Distinguished Service Award.
With ICMA Equity Cohort member, Phillip Smith-Hanes, county administrator Saline County, Kansas
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ICMA is in solidarity with the AAPI community, our members, and LGHN, I-NAPA, and NFBPA.