As ICMA celebrates its 100th anniversary, it’s a pleasure to reminisce about three executive directors I worked with over a span of 36 years on the ICMA staff (1949–1985).

I remember sitting in history class learning about William M. “Boss” Tweed and his infamous corrupt political reign in New York City during the nineteenth century.

The “I” in ICMA has been part of ICMA’s DNA for 90 of its 100 years.

At this exact moment 100 years earlier, the city council had voted to hire Westmount’s first general manager.

Career and leadership begins with encouragement and mentorship from a number of people.

On November 19, 2013, former ICMA President Sylvester “Sy” Murray was interviewed by staff in Washington, D.C.

In order to appreciate the impact technology has on the practice of local government management during the past 100 years, it is important to start with a meaningful definition.

In commemoration of ICMA’s 100th anniversary, we asked local government colleagues to describe memorable moments.

The rise of professional local government management over the past 100 years has coincided with a number of other societal changes in the more developed countries.