Performance management is much more than just measurement.

The roots of performance management are solidly established in the profession and in ICMA's history.

Comparing performance with peer jurisdictions helps managers track progress and provide accurate information on service delivery.

Performance management remains a fundamental professional practice that evolves with the needs of local governments.

The status and availability of public performance data in Australian councils and shires.

There is one resource in which local governments are wealthy: data. Cities, towns, and counties have been collecting data for years.

Performance measurement is one of the key of ICMA's work in Latin American, particularly in Mexico.