The impact of residency and residency requirements on the recruitment and retention of the city/county manager.

Eight presentations were delivered at the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference.

The committee met in Tampa to honor outgoing chair Mark Nagel, welcome new members, and discuss new initiatives.

These ICMA members have been recommended by the Credentialing Advisory Board to receive ICMA Credentialed Manager or Candidate status in January 2026.

Steps to enhance government operations with cloud technology.

At ICMA’s 2025 Annual Conference, students collaborated with and learned from local government managers to tackle real-world challenges through an EMO lens

Experts responded with practical tools and policy recommendations aimed at helping local governments navigate these challenges.

By leveraging smarter tools, encouraging data-informed decisions, and investing in staff training, local leaders can improve outcomes.

Election results show a need for greater public education and awareness about accountable government.