What is ICMA?
In 1914, a group of appointed managers formed a professional association, eventually known as the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), to share their expertise and experiences in local government management. Since that time, ICMA has been the professional and educational organization for administrators and assistant administrators serving cities, towns, counties, other local governments, and regional entities around the world. ICMA’s membership also includes directors of state associations of local governments, other local governement employees, academics, and concerned citizens who share the goal of improving local governement. The purpose of ICMA is to create excellence in local governance by developing and fostering professional local government management worldwide. To that end, the Association provides technical assistance and publications for local government professionals to help them improve their skills and increase their knowledge. ICMA also serves as a cl
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is a professional and educational association of nearly 8,000 chief appointed administrators serving local governments. ICMA members manage cities, counties, towns, townships, boroughs, regional councils, and other local governments in the United States and throughout the world with populations ranging from a few thousand to several million people.
