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The Important Valuesof Professional Local Government Managers
Robert J. O’Neill, Jr.Executive DirectorVirginia Municipal League Annual ConferenceArlington, Virginia October 14, 2013
2011-2020the decadeof local government
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Values of the Profession• ICMA Code of Ethics adopted in 1924• Foundational principles of
democratic local government• Comprehensive review launched to
ensure relevancy• 95% of ICMA members rate the Code
as highly valued
6 practices*1. add value to the quality of public policy and produce
results that matter to their communities.
2. take a long-term and community-wide perspective.
3. commit themselves to ethical practices in the service of public values.
4. help build community and support demographic and community values.
5. promote equitable, fair outcomes and processes.
6. develop and sustain organizational excellence and promote innovation.
* Nalbandian, et al; PM Magazine, 3/07
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