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Value [1] Stewardship of Representative Democracy

Serving as stewards of representative democracy

Value [2] Honesty and Integrity

Practicing the highest standards of honesty and integrity in local governance, as expressed through ICMA’s Code of Ethics

Value [3] Professional Management

Advocating for professional management as an integral component of effective local governance and community building with council-manager government as the preferred local government structure

Value [4] Sustainable Communities

Building sustainable communities as a core responsibility of local government

Value [5] Networking and International Exchange of Knowledge and Skills

Networking and exchanging knowledge and skills across international boundaries

Value [6] Diversity

Ensuring that local governments and the association reflect the diversity of the communities we serve

Value [7] Lifelong Learning and Professional Development

Committing to lifelong learning and professional development

Value [8] Quality, Engagement, and Commitment

Building up the quality of the profession and the association through an engaged network of members personally committed to that end