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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...
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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.
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Almost 3,000 members, partners, and exhibitors gathered in Phoenix, Arizona, for ICMA’s 98th Annual Conference, October 7-10, 2012.
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The CityLinks team conducts a crime prevention workshop and assesses the security conditions of neighborhoods in Choloma and La Ceiba.