The Illinois City / County Management Association (ILCMA) is affiliated with the following organizations:
- The International City / County Management Association (ICMA)
- The Illinois Association of Municipal Management Assistants (IAMMA)
- The Metropolitan Managers Association (METRO)
- The Downstate Management Association (Downstate)
- The Illinois Association of County Administrators (IACA)
- The Southwest Illinois City Management Association (SWICMA)
- The Legacy Project
There are various national and equity organizations or associations that government officials may join that emphasize ethics, leadership, advocacy, development, and inclusiveness. These groups often serve as networks for professionals to connect, share resources, and collaborate on common interests or issues.
- ICMA Affiliate Organizations: State, National and International : ICMA offers additional information about State, National, and International Affiliate Organizations that includes a Leadership Liaison Directory and Upcoming Events.
- CivicPRIDE : Empowering LGBTQIA+ Leaders in Local Government.
- Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE): National network of government officials working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all.
- International Network of Asian Public Administrators (I-NAPA): An organization encouraging excellence among public administrators of Asian heritage.
- League of Women in Government (LWG): National organization that supports local and statewide organizations that advance women in local government to senior executive leadership.
- Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN): Leading organizations for the development of public service professionals at the local level and serves as a bridge between professional managers and communities to create programs to address issues critical to the Hispanic/Latino population.
- National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA): Serves as a catalyst for linking public and private organizations, as well as academic institutions to support the professional development of African-Americans choosing public service careers.
- Women Leading Government (WLG): Professional organization with a mission to inspire and prepare women to be local government executive leaders and support their success.
