The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1914 to advance professional local government management. It offers services such as education, networking, research, and credentialing for local government professionals. ICMA's target audience includes over 13,000 local government managers worldwide. Its unique selling proposition is promoting ethical and effective local governance through the council-manager form of government, providing professional development opportunities, and advocating for professional management practices globally. ICMA's services aim to enhance community services and quality of life by supporting professional local government leaders.