ICMA - International City/County Management Association

05/14/2022

Rethinking Local Government Revenue Systems Report - Part 1

ICMA, @GFOA, and a number of like-minded organizations contend that rethinking revenue is necessary because local government revenues have not remained aligned with modern economic realities. Download part 1 of this report here. https://bit.ly/3vTghf2

ICMA, GFOA, and a number of like-minded organizations contend that rethinking revenue is necessary because local government revenues have not remained aligned with modern economic realities.

05/13/2022

Building a Powerful Network

If you are open to growing a network, you will never know where a professional encounter will lead. So, how can you get started? Read the 8 tips for building a powerful network. https://bit.ly/3NBLsUr

05/13/2022

ASSISTANTS AND DEPUTIES: When to Make the Leap to the Number-One Spot

Have you ever heard someone say, “People move here and immediately try to make it like where they came from." Newberg (OR) City Manager Dan Weinheimer shares his wisdom to help you succeed in your new assistant role in small or rural communities. https://bit.ly/37tkKNo

You can never arrive too late, but you can arrive too early!

05/13/2022

Three Bottlenecks to Creating Greater Community Mental Health and How You Can Beat Them

Johnny Crowder, Founder & CEO of the digital mental health platform @copenotes, offers advice on how to establish greater community mental health. Learn how to overcome the three major bottlenecks: resources, culture, and you. https://bit.ly/3LUjQsa

Johnny Crowder, Founder & CEO of the digital mental health platform Cope Notes, offers advice on how to establish greater community mental health.

05/12/2022

Leading with Inspiration and Influence

Take a moment to think about the people who influence you the most. What makes you receptive to their influence? Attend this #webinar to practice balancing inquiry and advocacy to influence others as you work together to meet shared goals. Sign up today! https://bit.ly/3xNoNyI

Practice balancing inquiry and advocacy to influence others as you work together to meet shared goals.

05/12/2022

IDEALS: Equitable Economic Development

Economic developers are instrumental in driving economic opportunities and in the distribution of wealth in our society, which makes them key to any progress toward equity. The CARES Act and ARPA present an opportunity for economic developers to catalyze growth and revitalization for businesses and communities of color. https://bit.ly/3w0L4Xk #PMMagazine

The CARES Act and ARPA present an opportunity for economic developers to catalyze growth and revitalization for businesses and communities of color.

05/12/2022

Looking for ways to think outside the box when growing your talent pool? Join a panel of experts including our very own, Lynn Phillips, on May 25 for a discussion on the benefits of hiring veterans. Sign up for the #webinar with our partners International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR)! https://bit.ly/3ET065t

05/11/2022

ETHICS MATTER! Right, Wrong, or Just Blurry?

Not all situations are black and white. This is why ICMA offers confidential ethics advice to members. Read the tales from the field with advice on achieving ethical outcomes. https://bit.ly/3KCPWqS #PMMagazine

Tales from the field with advice on achieving ethical outcomes

05/11/2022

Managing Council/Staff Relationships in an Election Year

Why won’t council listen to you? Join us for a free coaching #webinar to understand the differences in how administrators and policymakers interact and even more heightened during an election year. Register now! https://bit.ly/3k1tLQr

Free Coaching Webinar: Understanding the differences in how administrators and policymakers interact are even more heightened during an election year.

05/11/2022

Read the latest Leadership Matters to learn how employers are increasing support for mental health, how to city managers are facing challenges, coping, and what's next, and we want your feedback, fill out the Member satisfaction survey. https://bit.ly/3l0mFvY

05/10/2022

[email protected] Guidebook

SolSmart guidebook is to help #localgov practitioners—including planners, economic development professionals, local government managers, and elected and appointed officials. Read how to make decisions that improve large-scale solar development outcomes. https://bit.ly/37Vulgl

A Local Government Guidebook for Improving Large-Scale Solar Development Outcomes

05/10/2022

Help for Military Veterans Seeking Jobs in Local Government

In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, ICMA has collected resources for veterans to ensure the success of reintegrating today's veterans and caring for their families. Read more here! https://bit.ly/3w4RBjX

New Veterans Guide provides tips and tactics to help veterans get the job they want in the local government profession.

05/10/2022

PEOPLE FIRST: We Long for a City Where We Go Hard on the Issues and Easy on the People

"We long for local government to be valued.

Where public service is appreciated and respect for public employees is the norm. Where local government creates as much customer satisfaction as the most successful private business.

Where city management is an honorable profession, and elected officials are respected for their commitment.

We long for that city."

Read the crowd-sourced inspired poem from those in #localgov about the communities we aspire to have. https://bit.ly/3kDld2l #PMMagazine

A crowd-sourced poem from those in local government about the communities we aspire to have.

05/09/2022

How to Be an Amazing Mentor: 5 Resources to Make a Positive Impact on Others

Take a moment and think about the amazing mentors who have made an impact on your career. These are five resources that can help you make a positive impact on others. https://bit.ly/3kOl1xn

This year, think about adding a new resolution to your professional development list: Become a better or even more amazing mentor to others.

05/09/2022

A Playbook for Equitable Economic Development

The Playbook for Equitable Economic Development by International Economic Development Council exhorts economic developers to adopt equitable economic development strategies using four prisms: acknowledge, target, collaborate, and measure. Read more on identifying structural racism and implementing equitable practices. https://bit.ly/3MKEgEb

Guidance on identifying structural racism and implementing equitable practices

05/09/2022

Global Shifts, Local Implications

Over the past 80 years, Pax Americana has led the organizing system of international affairs, however, it may be unraveling. Read this opinion piece contemplating the potential end of Pax Americana and what it means for #localgov in the US. https://bit.ly/3F7L6ku #PMMagazine

An opinion piece contemplating the potential end of Pax Americana (and what it means for local government in the United States)

05/08/2022

MissionSquare Retirement report uncovers critical insights on diversity, equity, and inclusion across the public sector workforce. Read the report here. https://bit.ly/3OIf570

#DEI #StateandLocal #Workforce

05/07/2022

Career Compass No. 40: “Why Can't We Just Get Along?"

Conflict management is key to helping you effectively lead your team. It is also a skill that will differentiate you from colleagues who are not adept at dealing with organizational conflicts. Read how to effectively intervene in workplace conflict. https://bit.ly/3vJVZGe

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest addresses workplace conflict.

05/07/2022

Cast Your Ballot by May 27 for ICMA's 2022 Annual Election

The ballot is now open for ICMA's 2022 annual election of Regional Vice Presidents to serve on the ICMA Executive Board. Cast your vote by May 27, 2022. https://bit.ly/37R7brh

Vote for your ICMA Regional Vice Presidents.

05/06/2022

Talkin' ‘Bout My Generation: City Management in The Pandemic Years

Today’s city managers have found themselves in times of fight, flight, or freeze mode, but it is important to have better approaches in order to thrive. Take a look at the challenges faced, how to cope, and where to go from here. https://bit.ly/3s0PuMU #PMMagazine

A look at the challenges we continue to face, how we can cope, and where we go from here

05/06/2022

Wisdom: A Powerful Force for Good in the Local Government Profession

Wisdom and effective leadership are in short supply in federal, state, and local government, as well as in our society in general. Great leaders are driven to do the right thing for the common good. Wisdom helps them find that path. Read here. https://bit.ly/3s5L7QO #PMMagazine

Great leaders are driven to do the right thing for the common good. Wisdom helps them find that path.

05/06/2022

Model City Charter - 9th Edition

The National Civic League recently released the ninth edition of its Model City Charter, recommending the council-manager form of government. Download the latest edition which highlights a new emphasis on civic engagement and equity. https://bit.ly/39BpDon

National Civic League

05/05/2022

Asian American Experience in Local Government Webinar Recap

May kicks off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We strive to learn more about Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) history, listen to the stories and experiences, foster a more inclusive environment, and build stronger relationships with our AAPI colleagues. https://bit.ly/3s9RDWr

Courageous Conversations: Stories and experiences from Asian American and Pacific Islander local government leaders.

05/05/2022

May 2022 PM Magazine

The May 2022 Issue of PM Magazine focused on elevating the profession is out now! Read the issue today: https://bit.ly/35mnw66 #PMMagazine

05/05/2022

Letter from the CEO/Executive Director: Regardless of Title or Form, Professional Local Government Management Works

"Leaning into our 14 Leadership and Management Practices paired with the Code of Ethics have helped many #localgov managers navigate stormy seas." ICMA CEO/Executive Director, Marc Ott, reflects on his experiences in the role of a manager. Read more here! https://bit.ly/3kzvf4A

The role of the professional manager transcends politics and focuses on getting the job done.

05/04/2022

Imagining a Local Government Global Community of Learning and Achievement

Our Director of Global Development and Engagement, Alexandre Bouche, reflects on ICMA's global engagement strategy and highlights the importance of core practices and career stages. https://bit.ly/3LewMZE

ICMA global engagement strategy reflects importance of core practices, career stages.

05/04/2022

Authority Versus Power in Local Government

ICMA Director of Advocacy Jason Grant looks at the relationship between authority and power in the council-manager form of government–providing a clear explanation of where the final decision-making authority resides. https://bit.ly/3LtStoE #PMMagazine

A key distinction in the council-manager form of government

05/04/2022

Read the latest Leadership Matters to learn how to increase mental health support in the workplace, how to recruit for the employment gap from a millennial's perspective, and how to cast your ballot for your Regional Vice Presidents. https://bit.ly/3ycTVrM

05/03/2022

ICMA recognizes the leadership role of #localgov managers in creating and maintaining resilient and livable communities. Learn more about 14 core competencies that members have determined are essential to leadership and management. https://bit.ly/3KZOv79

05/03/2022

The Conversation Your Millennial Colleagues Want to Have With You

As older generations retire at high rates, #localgov is not prepared to fill the gap in essential knowledge and experience. We asked three millennials to share lessons learned on how you can recruit and retain to help fill the employment gap. https://bit.ly/39ge9q2 #PMMagazine

Three millennials share lessons learned on how you can recruit and retain to help fill the employment gap

05/02/2022

ICMA Guidebook for Assistant and Deputy Managers

Some ACAOs aspire to be the CAO, and the deputy perch is a key position on that flight upward. Download the guidebook for current ACAOs, new or aspiring ACAOs, or CAOs looking to create or support an ACAO in your organization. https://bit.ly/38ecOzq

Guidebook for current ACAOs, new or aspiring ACAOs, or CAOs looking to create or support an ACAO in your organization.

05/02/2022

PM From the Archives: Mental Health at Work

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and PM magazine has curated a compilation of the most helpful articles on mental health to help #localgov leaders persevere and thrive in tough times. Read the articles here. https://bit.ly/3KjGtou

A PM Special Supplement exploring mental health awareness in local government

05/01/2022

We are #hiring a Contracts and Compliance Subject Matter Expert, who strives for excellence in the delivery of grants and contracts for domestic and international programs. Apply now! #ICMAcareers. https://bit.ly/3kc80xs

04/30/2022

CAREER TRACK: A Healthy Workplace Culture Is the “Secret Sauce” to Success, Part 2

Workplace culture change can be difficult and challenging work, yet the dividends are extremely beneficial in helping transition into an organization with unprecedented results. Read how to transform your culture into one you prefer. https://bit.ly/3JYK0bx

How to take action and transform your culture from the prevailing to the preferred

04/30/2022

Green Infrastructure and a Checklist For Implementing a Successful Plan

Green infrastructure planning has become a well-accepted and increasingly adopted practice to protect and promote the sustainable use of environmental resources. Download the infographic and checklist to implement a successful green infrastructure plan. https://bit.ly/3MsvI4t

download this infographic and checklist for implementing a successful green infrastructure plan