- Value [1] Stewardship
- We believe in: Serving as stewards of representative democracy.
- Value [2] Democracy
- Value [3] Ethical Standards
- We believe in: Practicing the highest standards of honesty and integrity in local governance, as expressed through ICMA's
Code of Ethics.
- Value [4] Honesty
- Value [5] Integrity
- Value [6] Advocacy
- We believe in: 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 [7] Professional Management
- Value [8] Local Governance
- Value [9] Community Building
- Value [10] Sustainability
- We believe in: Building sustainable communities as a core responsibility of local government.
- Value [11] Networking
- We believe in: Networking and exchanging knowledge and skills across international boundaries.
- Value [12] Knowledge Sharing
- ICMA is the preeminent source for information about leadership and management of local government. ICMA promotes, supports,
and engages in sharing member experiences and enthusiasm to create understanding and appreciation of national and global perspectives
that can enhance local government, community building, and the effectiveness of public services.
- Value [13] Skills
- Value [14] Diversity
- We believe in: Ensuring that local governments and the association reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
- Value [15] Lifelong Learning
- We believe in: Committing to lifelong learning and professional development.
- Value [16] Professional Development
- Professional local government managers seek continually to improve their capabilities. Renewing themselves through lifelong
learning, managers acquire new expertise and develop their leadership skills to build better communities. ICMA serves as a
source of professional development for its members throughout their careers in public service.
- Value [17] Quality
- We believe in: Building up the quality of the profession and the association through an engaged network of members personally
committed to that end.
- Value [18] Engagement
- Member Engagement and Support. ICMA fosters an active and engaged membership dedicated to contributing to and improving the
association. The association promotes and embraces diversity among its members, including a governing board that reflects
ICMA's membership and the communities served. ICMA is a source of personal support and renewal for its members throughout
their life in public service. The association is committed to strengthening strategic partnerships on behalf of members and
providing the highest quality products and services to its members.
- Value [19] Personal Commitment
- Value [20] Leadership
- Local government management is a profession of innovative, competent, principled leaders committed to promoting the integrity
of local governance, meaningful community participation, and representative democracy. Managers work with elected officials
and in concert with citizens and partners to facilitate community building and engage around issues that cross boundaries
and borders. Professional local government managers are dedicated to sustainability; stewardship of public resources; and
sound, results-based management principles to help create communities that improve the quality of life for everyone. Professional
local government management attracts and cultivates a diverse and talented group of individuals dedicated to these high ideals.
Professional local government managers are the standard-bearers for ethical conduct and the advocates for professional management
and principles of sound local governance. ICMA is the association of choice for members of the professional local government
management community and a model of effective outreach and collaboration with other associations, institutions, and stakeholders.
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