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Elected officials and professional managers, along with their working relationship, are critical to the essence of local government.
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Most local governments don't fly third-party flags, but the government speech doctrine is very important to local governments.
Discussion Guide for January 7, 2022 Virtual Feedback Meeting on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the ICMA Code of Ethics
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The ICMA Executive Board met December 9-11, 2021, for its quarterly meeting in La Jolla, California.
Guidance for Professional Development Plan and Annual Reports
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The ICMA Voices in Local Government podcast welcomes guests to discuss a critical two-part resource on how to address a mass shooting incident. This discussion bypasses partisan gun control arguments to focus on the near-impossible responsibility local government officials face after a mass-casualty event.
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The most popular Leadership Matters articles of 2021.
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A conversation with Bobby Green, a beloved mentor to many, on the importance of identifying and developing the next generation of local government leaders
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Programs for recruitment, training, and retention of talent can help you strengthen your workforce and plan for the future