The State of the Profession survey focuses on the interactions of top municipal and county administrators with elected officials in their local governments and on their key relationships outside the governmental sphere. (The survey does not examine the administrative and managerial responsibilities of top administrators)

This is the first national survey on sustainability programs and policies in local government. Topics covered included water, transportation, energy, recycling, recognition programs and policy actions.

The State of the Profession survey focuses on the interactions of top municipal and county administrators with elected officials in their local governments and on their key relationships outside the governmental sphere. (The survey does not examine the administrative and managerial responsibilities of top administrators)

The Economic Development survey examines the economic development practices in local governments, including economic development funding activities, business retention, business attraction, small business development, accountability, and business incentives.

The survey covers form of government, initiatives for referenda and recall, selection and composition of elected officials.

The survey covers form of government, initiatives for referenda and recall, selection and composition of elected officials.

This ICMA signature survey, conducted every five years, examines the service delivery choices, practices, and policies of local governments. Survey topics covered include adopting, evaluating private service delivery and obstacles in private service delivery.

The survey covers form of government, initiatives for referenda and recall, selection and composition of elected officials. 

The Economic Development survey examines the economic development practices in local governments, including economic development funding activities, business retention, business attraction, small business development, accountability, and business incentives.