Seeking governments that are celebrating Public Service Recognition Week or have innovative and successful workforce programs to nominate for the new Local Government Workforce Excellence Award.

How do you blow your own horn without making a lot of racket? It can be a fine line to tread, and a lot of people are uncomfortable and feel that 'bragging' isn't professional.

Local government managers watch the events in Japan unfold with sorrow, understanding the time and effort it will take for the Japanese people to regain some semblance of normalcy.

Portland officials believe that this approach not only produced a more effective economic development plan for a lower cost, but also improved citizen engagement.

With funding from the World Bank, ICMA will develop a certification program in municipal financial management for officials from Southeast Asian nations.