ICMA provides techniques and strategies to maximize the likelihood of establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with your governing board.

To support managers and their information technology professionals in the constant race against hackers and other cybercriminals, ICMA offers resources that describe ransomware and other cyberattacks, explain vulnerabilities and risks, and provide advice for securing systems and preventing breaches.

ICMA provides resources and technical assistance to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters, both natural and manmade. Our guides, e-books, and case studies feature first-person accounts and best practices from experts to provide suggestions for educating, communicating, and engaging with community members, elected officials, and other stakeholders.

Creating better communities around the world begins with a commitment to equity and inclusion. ICMA strives to ensure that our members and the overall profession reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We work to mitigate the effects of bias in all areas of local government by developing and promoting programs and initiatives in the areas of service delivery, hiring practices, leadership development, community engagement, workplace culture.