For nearly 100 years, ICMA has rigorously enforced a set of principles that guide the personal and professional behavior of appointed local government managers.

During National Ethics Awareness Month in March, ICMA urges local government leaders to develop a strategy for building an integrity-based culture within their organizations that promotes ethical behavior.

For local government organizations, compensation costs are still a significant portion of overall costs and for that reason, are constantly under public scrutiny.

The ICMA Committee on Professional Conduct stepped out of the shadows at ICMA’s Seattle conference to share its perspective on why the Code of Ethics is a source of guidance.

At ICMA's 2015 Annual Conference, local government leaders and experts participated in a discussion on police and community challenges.

Mistakes, even sometimes extremely serious ones, are often forgiven. Dishonesty usually is not.

Before initiating an investigation, you need to consider five questions that will dictate your response and direct any further actions.