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.

One of the most important assets local governments have is their people. ICMA has materials that address such human resources issues as employee relations, benefits management, and organizational culture.

Innovation takes many forms in cities, towns, and counties. Whether driven by data and emerging technologies, meaningful resident engagement, or empowered employees, it’s about finding new approaches to persistent challenges.