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Presented by the ILCMA Professional Development Committee: As the concerns of residents for environmentally-friendly programming arise, the municipal manager may wonder where exactly to begin. Join our session with Certified Energy Manager Kelly Shelton as she discusses the basics of creating sustainable communities, environmental justice, and accessible options for the promotion and inclusion of sustainability… Read More about A Government in Green: Sustainability for Municipalities

11:00AM Shotgun Start (Lunch on the course during play - Hot Dog or Brat, Chips and Drink) 4:00PM Golf contest winners, raffle prizes, appetizers and 19th hole refreshments   If you have a foursome please list them in the "special notes" field on the next page.… Read More about Metro Golf Outing

Many cities and villages are pursuing initiatives regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. City managers are being asked to take a leadership role in these initiatives. This session will provide insight from professionals regarding how to define what diversity looks like in your community and share experiences from others regarding the steps that you can take… Read More about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion-Where Do I Begin?

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In light of the passage of the Illinois Police Reform Act, this session will discuss the implementation of body cameras and the municipal impacts of the new law. The presenters will also share concerns about the laws possible chilling effects on police departments ability to serve and protect and offer proactive measures to address concerns… Read More about Lights, Body Camera, Hopefully not Leading to Inaction

The ILCMA Mentor Match program reflects ILCMA’s commitment to developing the next generation of local government management professionals. Mentor Match is the latest addition to an expanding line-up of our services to support members’ professional development needs. It is an online tool – including a searchable database – that facilitates the establishment of mentoring relationships.… Read More about Mentor Match-Mentee Meeting

Presented by the ILCMA Professional Development Committee Participants will learn the importance of onboarding newly elected officials and how this fosters positive Manager/Council relationships. This session will discuss strategies to effectively onboard newly elected officials on their roles and responsibilities while also reinforcing the role of the Manager. Hear George Cuff and Village Manager Scott… Read More about Onboarding Newly Elected Officials

About the Idea Exchange The ILCMA Idea Exchange is a quarterly opportunity for professionals at all stages of their career to network, exchange ideas and learn from your peer’s successes and mistakes.  These hour-long sessions are designed to be informal, but each event in the series will start with a seasonal topic relevant to the… Read More about ILCMA Idea Exchange: What Changes and What Stays the Same?

"It Would Have Been Normal, Normally" TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Wednesday, February 3 11:15 – 12:30 p.m.      Welcome/Introductions/Opening Keynote "Belonging: The Extraordinary Factor of Organizations with Humanity and Heart" 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.        How Can We Help Main Street? 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.         Ethics in Illinois:  Don’t be Another Punch Line 3:00 – 3:45… Read More about ILCMA Virtual Winter Conference

Presented by the ILCMA Professional Development Committee Our local governments  have been faced with mountainous challenges this year with many of these situations playing out publicly online via various social media platforms. Many residents are looking to cities and counties as their local trusted resource for information regarding COVID-19, including case counts, local impact, and… Read More about Communication Conundrums