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.

Government accountability through the Audit RFP process and the unethical reactions of Chief Elected Official and City Legal Counsel to audit findings...

Summerside Transparency and Accountability

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.