Inspired by mentors to become more involved in ICMA, Cotter has become an ICMA Credentialed Manager, is an active participant in the Knowledge Network, and has served on multiple ICMA committees during his career. Cotter describes his service as "a small way to give back to the organization. Each ICMA member should seek to serve on a committee, board or other volunteer task force."

The goals of citizen engagement should be much deeper than what a local government can get through a simple public hearing.

ICMA is pleased to announce a new feature that will allow us to welcome new members to our ICMA community in a more streamlined fashion.

Ambulance service for Pinellas County, Florida, provides service and clinical outcomes for a disproportionately older population.

The ICMA Executive Board will now award six months of executive experience credit toward meeting the requirements of becoming an ICMA Credentialed Manager upon completion of two of ICMA's professional development programs.