This document introduces the ICMA local government recognition program. Answers frequently asked questions about the program, including eligibility...

This article highlights the importance of the ICMA Code of Ethics, and its administration by the Committee on Professional Conduct.

This op-ed piece addresses concerns about Proposition F, the strong-mayor proposal, on which the San Diego citizens.

This article provides suggestions for elected officials and interim managers seeking to recruit city managers.

This article discusses what is the value of ICMA, and what it means to be a member of the profession.

Transparency is the principle of allowing those affected by administrative decisions to know about results and about the process that led to decisions.

Discusses the advantages of the council-manager versus the mayor-council ("strong mayor") form of government.

This dataset covers form of government, initiatives for referenda and recall, selection and composition of elected officials.