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International City/County Management Association

International City/County Management Association. David Grossman Director of International Programs. ICMA’s Declaration of Ideals

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International City/County Management Association

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  1. International City/County Management Association David Grossman Director of International Programs

  2. ICMA’s Declaration of Ideals Since its founding in 1914, ICMA has been committed to: “the preservation of the values and integrity of representative local government and local democracy and a dedication to the promotion of efficient and effective management of public services.

  3. “To fulfill the spirit of this commitment, ICMA works to maintain and enhance public trust and confidence in local government, to achieve equity and social justice, to affirm human dignity, and to improve the quality of life for the individual and the community. Members of ICMA dedicate themselves to the faithful stewardship of the public trust.”

  4. ICMA University: Practices for Effective Local Government Management • Democratic Values • Strategic Leadership • Good Management General Principles • Personal Skills and Values

  5. ICMA Core Values • Equity • Trust and transparency • Honor • Integrity • Commitment • Stewardship

  6. Other Knowledge Sharing Services • Credentialing Program • Publications • Critical Issues

  7. Center for Performance Measurement ICMA is a leader in performance management. In 1994 ICMA created the Center for Performance Measurement that provides direct assistance to local governments and manages a system of performance indicators that allows jurisdictions to compare their performance with other similar public entities.

  8. ICMA International Areas in which ICMA International has worked: • Association development • Citizen involvement • Environmental management • Infrastructure development • Local economic development • Management tools and practices (budgeting, financial management, institutional strengthening and capacity-building, among others) . . .

  9. Areas in which ICMA International has worked (continued): • Partnerships (among levels of government as well as with NGOs and the private sector) • Performance measurement • Technology (including the application of IT for information sharing) • Transparent governance • Water and sanitation

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