Municipal and police officials from El Salvador learn how Santa Ana, California, approaches community-oriented policing and makes it work.

The State and Local Legal Center (SLLC) provides assistance to state and local governments in connection with Supreme Court litigation by drafting amicus briefs representing the state and local government perspective. SLLC is operated and maintained by a Staff Advisory Council, which is chaired by the National Conference of State Legislatures. ICMA and other Big 7 organizations review the briefs and provide signatory support. Since 1983 the SLLC has filed over 300 amicus briefs in the Supreme Court on behalf of the Big 7.

Firefighters in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, will work more safely thanks to a donation of protective gear spearheaded by a Florida fire chief and facilitated by ICMA.

This strategic plan outlines goals and measurable objectives for the city of Albany, FY 2011 through FY 2015.

1) Whether defendants can be awarded attorney's fees under 42 U.S.C. § 1988 in an action based on a dismissal of a claim

ICMA works with the national associations of local and state governments to identify issues of importance. Below are some examples of the results of these collaborative efforts.

The council-manager relationship is key to effective governing.