At the very core of ICMA is the mission to promote an ethical culture in local government.

Part of what makes budgeting complex for local government managers is that it involves managing community and elected official expectations. It also represents the objectives that jurisdictions are trying to achieve and constitutes a form of performance evaluation. ICMA's budgeting and finance resources work to help local governments of all sizes gain leverage for the future.

Supporting local food systems and increasing community food security can promote better public health outcomes, contribute to social equity, and have economic development implications. Find resources and case studies that demonstrate the important role local government leaders can play in increasing the food security of their communities.

Form of government refers to the legal structure under which municipalities and counties in the United States organize, e.g., the council-manager vs. the mayor-council form of government. The topic also refers to governance issues and how a local government operates.

Encouraging employees and your residents to engage in healthy living can benefit the community as a whole. Therefore ICMA has created case studies and other resources to help your community engage in better wellness practices.