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Honoring the inspiring individuals and communities that made a difference
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What to do when personal intersects with professional
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A key distinction in the council-manager form of government
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How I engage the community as the assistant chief administrative officer
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The effective use of a parallel organization is a change mechanism for higher performance, enhancing the work of leadership across all parts of the organization.
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The Awards Issue, celebrating the 2021 ICMA Local Government Excellence Awards
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ICMA recognizes the many achievements of its members through award programs that highlight extraordinary accomplishments as well as dedicated service to the profession.
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Applications for ICMA's 2022 Local Government Management Fellowship are open through December 13, 2021.
Take the time to talk to the residents as though you believe it is the most important part of your job.