ICMA and the Local Government Research Center in Russia will collaborate on a study of the roles and responsibilities of professional local government managers.

On February 17, 2012, ICMA canvassed ballots to select vice presidents who will take office with the 2012-2013 ICMA Executive Board.

The Midwest becomes the second ICMA region to benefit from the leadership of an experienced ICMA member and former manager.

An intensive full-day workshop building on the web conference, equipping you to assess public safety needs, evaluate performance, cut costs, and improve services.

PM magazine asked administrators around the world what they thought the local government management profession would be like in the year 2020.

A new ICMA survey finds that the vast majority of jurisdictions have developed successful, collaborative relationships with local “Occupy” movement protestors and find protests manageable, with relatively few reports of disruption or turmoil.

The challenges facing public administrators have changed and the old rules no longer apply, according to Bob O'Neill, executive director of ICMA.

Here are three common dramas for managers young and old.

Seeking governments that are celebrating Public Service Recognition Week or have innovative and successful workforce programs to nominate for the new Local Government Workforce Excellence Award.