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Enforcing the ICMA Code of Ethics
February 27, 2017

The ICMA Rules of Procedure, adopted by the ICMA Executive Board, govern the process for enforcing the ICMA Code of Ethics as adopted by the ICMA membership.

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ETHICS MATTER!™ Why You Can’t Rely on Your Attorney
August 28, 2025

It’s not unusual when a public official accused of misconduct defends his or her actions by saying that they sought and obtained a green light from the organization’s attorney.

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Ethics Training
February 22, 2017

An overview of ICMA’s training and technical assistance opportunities.

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ASSISTANTS AND DEPUTIES: The Ethical Tightrope of Public Leadership
July 30, 2025

How city/county managers balance competing interests

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ETHICS MATTER!™ Meriting the Public’s Trust
July 29, 2025

The local government management profession is on the front lines of protecting the values of democracy every day, and for over 100 years, ICMA’s members have answered this call.

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Ethics in Local Government Course
Free Member-Only Ethics Webinars
July 29, 2025

ICMA periodically offers free ethics webinars exclusively for members.

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Balancing Political Neutrality with Personal Advocacy Resource List

Resource List to accompany the free, member-only ethics webinar (June13, 2025).

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Ethical Leadership in Communications Resource List

Resource List to accompany the free, member-only ethics webinar (May 30, 2025).

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The ICMA Code of Ethics with Guidelines
February 22, 2017

All ICMA Members agree to abide by the ICMA Code of Ethics.