The League of Women in Government serves as the umbrella organization to support local and...

To help women succeed in public service by enhancing career-building models that develop...

Legacy Project

Helping women succeed in public service.

16/50 Project

Empowering Women to Lead Local Government

An overview of women members of ICMA.

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Since 1974, with the first Task Force on Women in the Profession, ICMA

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

On International Women's Day, ICMA and the League of Women in Government hosted...

Opportunities for any employee to serve as a leader

Learn how to use racial equity tools to evaluate your organization's equity and inclusion efforts.

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Join us at ICMA’s inaugural Equity Summit, Moving the Needle, a virtual learning event focused on advancing racial equity in local government. 

ICMA 2021 conference

Scheduled for October 3-6, 2021 in Portland, Oregon and Digital

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Plus free hands-on workshops for you and your staff to prepare to take the next step in a large-scale solar project.

Err on the side of action, or risk your potential of what’s next.

Learn how residents are speaking about it – and how you should.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's work to eliminate unlawful employment discrimination.

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It is with sadness that we report the loss of these ICMA members.

Awarded to an individual outside the local government management profession because of their distinguished public service and contributions to strengthening local government.

The Distinguished Service Award honors managers who’ve had stellar careers and have been retired for at least two years.

Congratulations to these recently retired ICMA members who have been granted Life membership.

Congratulations to local government professionals who are newly joined, transfers in status (membership upgrades), and reinstatements as full ICMA members.

Apply by April 14, 2023.

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