ICMA, which was formed in 1914, is the leading association of local government professionals dedicated to creating and sustaining thriving communities throughout the world. With over 10,000 members, the organization advances professional local government through leadership, management, innovation, and ethics

Your ICMA membership will fuel your passion for public service and help you obtain the tools you need to better serve your community. ICMA's Executive Board is composed of members, who through their interactions and connections with ICMA, understand how important it is to remain actively involved in the association.

ICMA’s restructure of membership dues will provide savings for CAOs and ACAOs and offer those in smaller communities the opportunity to experience the benefits of ICMA membership. Whether you have been a member for decades or are brand new, we would like to thank you for your loyalty and support in helping shape the future of the profession.

2025年3月5日 · With support from the Gates Foundation, ICMA is again offering members an opportunity to address issues related to individual economic prosperity unique to their communities. Apply by March 28 to receive $20,000, networking opportunities, and training to support local actions through December 2025.

The ICMA Executive Board approved the ICMA Strategic Plan at its February 2017 meeting after ICMA members completed a two-year strategic planning process. The “I” in ICMA To deliver on its vision of being the leading organization of professionals dedicated to creating and supporting thriving communities throughout the world, ICMA’s ...

2025年1月15日 · For over 50 years, ICMA’s Local Government Excellence Awards have celebrated individuals and programs that have transcended expectations, ignited change, and created a lasting impact on their communities.Nominations are now open!

2024年11月12日 · In the name of more resilient and equitable outcomes for local government professionals and their communities, ICMA is hosting two Local Government Reimagined Conferences in 2025 to help public administrators innovate and adapt their leadership practices, management strategies, and operations.The first conference will be held in Denver, February …

Call for Session Proposals is Closed For the 2025 Annual Conference in Tampa/Hillsborough County, Florida, USA, the call for session proposals closed on Friday, November 22. Thank you for your submissions. View other ICMA event call for session opportunities here.

Based on the new 6th edition of ICMA’s bestselling Effective Supervisory Practices book, this six-part training series is designed to transform managers into leaders. Hosted by experienced managers and local government experts, this interactive webinar series will demonstrate principles covered in Effective Supervisory Practices (6th Edition).

ICMA Code of Ethics - At the very core of ICMA is the mission to promote an ethical culture in local government. Since the development of the ICMA Code of Ethics in 1924, the organization has built an extensive collection of advice on ethics issues, case studies, and model local government documents that further the organization’s mission ...