Form of Government

Popular Resources

Council-Manager Form of Government: What it is, how it works, and the benefits to your community (brochure)

What Professional City, Town, and County Managers Do

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What It Takes to Be a Professional Local Government Manager

Why Consider a Career in Local Government?

Study Confirms Council-Manager Governments Are More Ethical

Professional Management Drives Local Government Efficiency and Effectiveness

Research & Reports

ICMA Survey Research: 2018 Municipal Form of Government Survey

Summary of Survey Results

Municipal Form of Government by the Numbers

This month's "facts and stats" blog looks at recent results from the 2018 ICMA Municipal Form of Government Survey.

Form of Government Statistics - Counties (2014)

CAO Salary and Compensation Survey

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ICMA's annual CAO Salary and Compensation Survey is now a member benefit. Members will have exclusive access to detailed results, available this fall.

Community Approaches on Form of Government

Success Story: Norwood Brings Home the Bacon for Civics Education

The Mayor-Manager Conundrum That Wasn't

The Latest from ICMA

ICMA Releases New Council-Manager Video

This two-minute animated video explains the benefits of council-manager government and

Revisiting Forms of Government

The council-manager form of government promotes professionalism and democratic values.

Professionally Managed Communities Dominate List of Healthiest for 2019

Seventy percent of the top 10 healthiest U.S. jurisdictions ranked by U.S. News & World...

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