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Q: What else does ICMA's Code of Ethics cover? <br /> <br />A: The Code specifies 12 ethical principles of personal and professional conduct, <br />including dedication to the cause of good government. ICMA members believe in the <br />effectiveness of representative democracy and the value of government services provided <br />equitably to residents within a community. ICMA members also are committed to <br />standards of honesty and integrity more vigorous than those required by the law. Contact <br />ICMA for a copy of the Code of Ethics or go to http://icma, org/ethics. <br /> <br />Q: What is ICMA? <br /> <br />A: In 1914, a group o f appointed managers formed a professional association, <br />eventually known as the International' City/County Management Association (ICMA), to <br />share their expertise and experiences in local government management.' <br /> Since that time, ICMA has been the professional and educational organization for <br />administrators and assistant administrators serving cities, towns, counties, other local <br />governments, and regional entities around the world. ICMA's membership also [nctudes <br />directors of state associations of local governments, other local government employees, <br />academics, and concerned citizens who share the goal of improving local government. <br />The purpose of ICMA is to create excellence in local governance by developing and <br />fostering professional local government management worldwide. To that end, the <br />Association provides technical assistance and publications for local government <br />professionals to help them improve their skills and increase their knowledge. ICMA also <br />serves as a clearinghouse for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information <br />and data about local government. <br /> For further information on items referenced in this brochure, visit ICMA's form- <br />of-government Web site at http ://icma.org/fonnofgovt or see the contact information <br />listed on the back panel of this brochure. <br /> <br />Q: Is there another organization that supports council-manager government? <br /> <br />A: Yes, the National Civic League is 'a nonpartisan citizens organization founded in <br />1895. [ts purpose is to serve as a clearinghouse for information on methods of improving <br />state and local government; to encourage citizen participation in state and local <br />government; and to provide guides, model charters, and laWs on specific subjects. The <br />League's ~4odel City Charter, now in its seventh edition, has endorsed council-manager <br />government since 1915. <br /> <br />-38- <br /> <br /> <br />