Founded in 1914, ICMA  (International City/County Management Association) is the premier local government leadership and management organization. Its mission is to create excellence in local governance by advocating and developing the professional management of local government worldwide. In addition to support for its 8,200 members, ICMA provides publications, data, information, technical assistance, and training and professional development to thousands of city, town, and county experts and other individuals throughout the world.

If you are a member of ICMA send the organization an e-mail with your new contact information, title, organization, and effective date of appointment. Request that the ICMA staff member who provides services to the southeast region contact you to brief you on current issues in the state and that ICMA forward to you materials that may be helpful to you in your orientation period.

If you are not a member of ICMA, learn more about the benefits and services ICMA offers its members and how to join.