ICMA recognizes the many achievements of its members with award programs that highlight extraordinary accomplishments as well as dedicated service to the profession.
Local Government Reimagined is ICMA’s long-term commitment to helping public administrators innovate and adapt to meet the challenges of today and those beyond the horizon.
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.
Celebrating local government and its role in democracy.
Over the next year, ICMA will be celebrating alongside a collaboration of local government associations and interested professionals to educate and celebrate the “democracy at the doorstep” facilitated by cities, counties, regional councils and tribal governments. Learn more about this collaboration at localgov250.org.
ICMA provides members with valued benefits that help them advance their careers and meet the challenges inherent in leading today's towns, cities and counties...
The application window for the 2027 Local Government Management Fellowship will open in September 2026.
A new ICMA podcast sharing the stories and perspectives of the people, organizations, and stewards of local government management.
ICMA offers learning and training opportunities for local decision makers around boosting upward mobility for residents of their communities.
ICMA continually recruits hosts for the LGMF program. The roster is updated as hosts join the program.