Internet Research

1. ICMA: Leaders at the Core of Better Communities [Электронный ресурс]: ICMA, cop. ICMA org. 2012. – Режим доступа: www.icma.org, свободный. – Загл. с экрана.

2. ICMA Code of Ethics [Электронный ресурс]: ICMA, cop. ICMA org. 2012. – Режим доступа: www.icma.org/main/bc.asp, свободный. – Загл. с экрана.

ICMA, the International City/ County Management Association, develops and advances professional local government management to create sustainable communities that improve lives worldwide.

CORE BELIEFS

During ICMA’s strategic planning process in 2008, ICMA members reaffirmed the Association’s core beliefs.

ICMA members believe in:

- Serving as stewards of representative democracy;

- Practicing the highest standards of honesty and integrity in local governance, as expressed through ICMA’s Code of Ethics;

- 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;

- Building sustainable communities as a core responsibility of local government;

- Networking and exchanging knowledge and skills across international boundaries;

- Ensuring that local governments and the association reflect the diversity of the communities we serve;

- Committing to lifelong learning and professional development;

- Building up the quality of the profession and the association through an engaged network of members personally committed to that goal.

Analyze the organizational activities and programs of ICMA.

Make a mind-map of ICMA’s programs. Present them in a short report.