Celebrating completion of the 12-year effort to review ICMA’s Code of Ethics

Adopted in 1924, the Code defined the principles that today serve as the foundation for the local government management profession and set the standard for excellence.

The ICMA Rules of Procedure, adopted by the ICMA Executive Board, govern the process for enforcing the ICMA Code of Ethics as adopted by the ICMA membership.

It’s not unusual when a public official accused of misconduct defends his or her actions by saying that they sought and obtained a green light from the organization’s attorney.

An overview of ICMA’s training and technical assistance opportunities.

How city/county managers balance competing interests

The local government management profession is on the front lines of protecting the values of democracy every day, and for over 100 years, ICMA’s members have answered this call.