The council-manager system of government, in which an appointed manager administers day-to-day operations, has spread nationwide since Staunton, Va., created the first government manager position in 1908. More than 89 million Americans now live in communities with council-manager governments. In 1914, a group of managers formed the International City/County Management Association. 371 counties use
The council-manager system of government, in which an appointed manager administers day-to-day operations, has spread nationwide since Staunton, Va., created the first government manager position in 1908. More than 89 million Americans now live in communities with council-manager governments. In 1914, a group of managers formed the International City/County Management Association.
371 counties use a council-administrator government, along with more than 3,400 cities.
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141 out of 237 cities with populations over 100,000 use city managers.
73% of city and county managers surveyed by ICMA have a master's or professional degree.
12 ethical principles of personal and professional conduct are listed in the ICMA Code of Ethics.
Source: ICMA
