Table of Content

• Visions


• Missions
• Mission [1]


• Values
• Value [1] Representation and Participation
• Value [2] Local Government
• Value [3] Public Service
• Value [4] Diversity
• Value [5] Municipal Authority
• Value [6] Ethics
• Value [7] Civility and Respect
• Value [8] Anticipation and Strategic Planning
• Value [9] Partnerships, Coalitions, and Collaboration


• Goals
• 1: Policies
• 1.1: Policy Development
• 1.2: Field Operations
• 1.3: Technology
• 1.4: Lobbying
• 2: Service Capabilities
• 2.1: National Conferences
• 2.2: Congressional City Conference
• 2.3: Leadership Training Institute
• 2.4: Municipal Finance
• 2.5: Municipalities Transition Program
• 2.6: Grant-Funded Projects
• 2.7: Racial Justice and Equality
• 2.8: Research
• 2.9: Examples Database
• 2.10: Early Childhood Success
• 2.11: Cross-City Networks
• 2.12: Web Site and Publications
• 2.13: Site-Specific Assistance
• 2.14: Your City's Families Conference
• 2.15: Homeland Security
• 3: Membership and Services
• 3.1: Member City Base
• 3.2: Member Benefits
• 3.3: State Municipal Leagues
• 3.4: Membership and Marketing Materials
• 3.5: Councils
• 3.6: Corporate Partnerships
• 3.7: Associate Members
• 4: Image and Stature
• 4.1: Media Outreach
• 4.2: Federal Advocacy
• 4.3: Critical Issues
• 4.4: Resources, Expertise, and Advocacy
• 4.5: Media and Partner Contacts
• 4.6: Monthly Messages
• 4.7: Nation's Cities Weekly
• 5: Organizational Structure
• 5.1: Conference Revenue
• 5.2: New Revenue Sources
• 5.3: Staff Recruitment and Retention
• 5.4: Technology Systems