International City/County Management AssociationHow to Build a Successful Volunteer ProgramEvery local government wants the perfect volunteer position — one that serves the organization and the community, as well as benefits the…Apr 3, 2019Apr 3, 2019
International City/County Management AssociationDigitizing Local Services with Blockchain in 2019E-health, e-tax, i-voting, and the list goes on. This isn’t just a collection of far-fetched technological advances. These are just a few…Dec 28, 2018Dec 28, 2018
International City/County Management AssociationPreparing for a Culture of Change and InnovationAt a time when digital technologies and connectivity are advancing at an exponential rate, it can be quite challenging for communities to…Dec 18, 2018Dec 18, 2018
International City/County Management AssociationBuilding Welcoming Cities: Engaging and Integrating the Immigrant CommunityIn a time of growing global migration, the number of immigrants around the world has increased. According to the Pew Research Center, more…Dec 18, 2018Dec 18, 2018
International City/County Management AssociationFinding Shelter: Addressing Housing Challenges for Survivors of Domestic ViolenceAs we come to the end of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it is important to reflect on an issue that communities can…Oct 31, 2018Oct 31, 2018
International City/County Management AssociationAvoiding the Destruction of CyberattacksOctober is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is encouraging citizens and local…Oct 23, 2018Oct 23, 2018
International City/County Management AssociationA Guide for Smart CommunitiesThe Smart Cities movement has garnered tremendous attention from local government leaders over the past five years, but what do we mean by…Oct 11, 2018Oct 11, 2018
International City/County Management AssociationBalancing the Concerns of the Community with a Model Drone OrdinanceA new nuisance near the top of many residents’ lists is a somewhat unexpected one. Gone are the days of complaints regarding loud parties…Oct 2, 2018Oct 2, 2018
International City/County Management Association10 Must Reads on Community EngagementEngaging residents and other stakeholders in the community-building process is essential to a jurisdiction’s success. Such engagement can…Sep 12, 2018Sep 12, 2018
International City/County Management AssociationDrone Data Helps Empower Informed DecisionsDiscussions about drone technology have been all the buzz for local government over the past few years. With that buzz came grandiose ideas…Sep 11, 2018Sep 11, 2018