Illinois City/County Management Association

**Mission Statement** The Illinois City/County Management Association promotes professional local government management through its commitment to inclusiveness, adherence to the ICMA Code of Ethics, and high-quality member support. To promote this mission, ILCMA affirms its belief in these **basic values**: **Leadership:** We value innovative and progressive guidance for how local government should deliver its products and services to its constituencies. **Inclusivity and Belonging:** We recognize each other’s differences and contributions to the whole by fostering an inclusive, collegial and engaging environment. **Ethical Behavior:** We model ethical, professional local government management. **Advocacy for Professional Local Government:** We build trust in local government by promoting professional management throughout IL. **Professional Development:** We encourage self-improvement through continuous education and the sharing of best practices. **Member Support/Members in Career Transition:** We support connecting and building relationships among members at every stage of their careers. **ILCMA Vision** To educate and support members to be high performing, professional local government managers who are committed to ILCMA’s values in service to their communities.