Thanks to those who donated to the Future of Professional Management Fund, ICMA continues to support those who advocate for more effective, efficient, equitable local government.

How the council-manager form of government affects emerging rural communities on the outskirts of larger municipalities

This past November, ICMA was engaged with only two jurisdictions where form of government was on the ballot.

Ballot measures demonstrate voter support for professional management.

A key distinction in the council-manager form of government

Defining the “political” role of managers and their role in the policy process

The role of the professional manager transcends politics and focuses on getting the job done.

In Japan, local governments have a duty to exercise a measure of independence from the national government regarding the manner in which they operate.

An overview of local government structure in the United States