December 2004 · Volume 86 · Number 11 
Where Has the Time Gone?
The year 2004 has marked ICMA's 90th anniversary. An ICMA timeline that chronicled the Association's history was last published in the June 1994 issue of Public Management magazine. Here's a look at just some of the events that have taken place during the past 10 years.
2004
ICMA-Mexico office launched initiative to become a self-sustaining operation providing direct services to Mexican cities and promoting professionalism and transparency in local government. Task Force on Financing ICMA recommended a long-term revenue policy for the Association, and ICMA reorganized internally to feature a team-oriented approach. Nine staff, six of who are ICMA members, worked in Iraq as part of ICMA's international efforts. ICMA has nearly 8,000 members. Of these, almost 850 are ICMA Credentialed Managers and Candidates. ICMA's Range Rider Program celebrated its 30th anniversary.
2003
In September, the ICMA Hispanic Network formalized its incorporation as an independent, nonprofit organization with the new name International Hispanic Network (IHN). ICMA signed a three-year affiliation agreement with IHN at ICMA's annual conference in Charlotte/Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. CityLinks program began with funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development. PM magazine went online with the January/February issue. ICMA launched a Next Generation initiative focused on attracting people to the management profession and on mentoring interns and mid-career professionals.
2002
In January, ICMA kicked off its Public Awareness Campaign on the benefits of professional local government management. In May, ICMA's online JobCenter went into operation, and the first International Best Practices Symposium was held in Sydney, Australia.
2001
After 19 years as ICMA's fourth executive director, Bill Hansell announced his retirement. Robert J. O'Neill, Jr., was appointed his successor. In July, ICMA launched the Voluntary Credentialing Program. Members gathered for ICMA's conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, September 23-26, despite the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11. The Membership Connection Task Force examined the quality and types of member connections with the Association. 
2000
The second ICMA Strategic Plan was adopted after an extensive two-year dialogue. ICMA signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist in the design and implementation of the Community Development for Hurricane Reconstruction project in Honduras.
1999
In June, ICMA signed an agreement with the National Association of County Administrators (NACA) to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations and to provide administrative, financial, and membership support.
1998
The Local Government Environmental Assistance Network (LGEAN) was founded to serve as a free environmental clearinghouse for local government professionals.
1997
ICMA's Resource Cities Program was established to authorize partnerships between U.S. and international local governments. The first ICMA Best Practices Symposium was held in Phoenix, Arizona. The Center for Performance Measurement was formed to continue the work of the Comparative Performance Measurement Consortium.
1996
ICMA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cosponsored their first annual brownfields conference, one that continues to prosper in 2004. A delegation of ICMA members traveled to South Africa to meet with that country's leaders. In the fall, ICMA's Web site at www.icma.org went online.
1995
ICMA enters the information superhighway with its collaborative online forum Access Local Government.
1994
The Comparative Performance Measurement Consortium was formed. The Gallop Organization conducted a survey to help ICMA determine ways to improve its services.
 
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