In the face of community stresses, actively lead and manage for the 90% of your local government’s services that are largely invisible but that people count on most.

Adapting to the changing workforce to create a culture where people are not only satisfied, but loyal

People count on you as a leader. Amid all the demands and distractions, how do you show up, being present, focused, and energized to serve others?

Submit your presentations by Friday, December 1

Proposals invited from communities large and small, U.S. and international, on a range of topics important to local government management.

One for the record books, the 2023 ICMA Annual Conference, September 30 through October 4, in Austin, Texas, was an unforgettable event.

Six workforce trends are too big to ignore or resist. Local governments need to embrace these new realities and help their organizations adapt.

From the top down, the Voices of Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity (VIBE) efforts in Johnson County, Kansas, are a shining example of a serious commitment to their people.