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As in previous years, WCMA dues are .15% of the member’s salary, WAMCAM dues are $30.00.The due date for payment is February 15, 2012.
The WCMA Conference March 7 through 9 in Eau Claire is right around the corner. Make sure to sign up now! The registration deadline for the conference is February 10.
The 2012 Winter Newsletter is now available. Find out great information on innovative practices, website developement, and the WCMA Winter Conference.
In late 2011, the WCMA Executive Board distributed a survey to approximately 300 members. A special thanks goes out to those who participated. Attached you will find a copy of the executive summary.
Many qualities separate the best-run and worst-run cities. But perhaps the most important is access to jobs. The economies of the best-run cities fall into two categories. They either have a booming... Read on...
ICMA is pleased to announce a Call for Ideas for educational sessions to be offered at ICMA's 2012 Annual Conference, October 7-10, in Phoenix/Maricopa County, Arizona. Session ideas are invited within the eight theme and... Read on...
GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD
Contact:John C. Pappas(203) 956-3440jcpappas@f-a-f.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GASB Proposes Financial Projections for Assessing Economic Condition of Governments Norwalk,... Read on...
“So many people are living their lives through technology - how can we expect their interactions with politics to be the one exception?”
David Plouffe, manager of the2008 Obama for America campaign
What makes a community a desirable place to live? What draws people to stake their future in it? Are communities with more attached residents better off?
To help tell the count story, the National Association of Counties (NACo), in conjunction with the private firm iCivics, has created this fun and challenging online game called "Counties Work"that allows you to run... Read on...
ICMA Gettysburg Leadership Institute
In May a small group of no more than 30 senior local government managers will meet to study the leadership lessons of Gettysburg. This is a unique opportunity to join colleagues in an... Read on...
WISCONSIN PUBLIC EMPLOYER LABOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS:
A one day conference to provide practical, hands-on material and training for implementing Wisconsin’s new municipal labor laws.
The attached brochure... Read on...
ICMA Speed Coaching Event Needs Coaches
Speed Coaching is back again in Milwaukee! ICMA is looking for senior managers who are planning to attend the annual conference in Milwaukee and would like to share their experience... Read on...
Local Government Institute UpdateThe Local Government Institute and the Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence will be hosting a one-day Lean Government Conference on October 10th at Monona Terrace in Madison.
At... Read on...
Are you aware of the National Joint Powers Alliance? See more on contract purchasing at www.njpacoop.org.
Register for the 2011 ICMA Conference in Milwaukee at http://icma.org/en/conference/welcome. Early bird registration deadline ends July 11. Scholarship for partners to attend deadline is July 15. Use your Economic Crisis... Read on...
Waukesha City Administrator and WCMA Executive Board Member Lori Curtis Luther has been selected to be the new administrator for Peoria County, Illinois.
Shawano City Administrator James Stadler will be retiring at the end of June. Michael L. Hall has been retained by the City as City Administrator and will begin his new duties on June 27th.
The Academy of Civic and Public Affairs is not a conference but a learning academy that examines the issues administrators deal with in their cities, villages, and towns. This year’s academy has dedicated theme days: ... Read on...
Greg Stopka has accepted a position with the Alliance for Innovation as the Regional Director for the Central portion of the United States and Canada. In this capacity, Greg will have direct responsibility for a wide variety... Read on...
The presentations covering the Governor's Budget Repair Bill and Performance Measurement, and from Recovery to Expansion that were presented at the WCMA Winter Conference are now available.
If you were able to attend the WCMA Spring Conference in Milwaukee, please complete the following survey to provide input on the conference as well as future conferences. There is also a special rating section on the... Read on...
The 2011 Conference Planning Committee (chaired by Michael Baker, deputy village manager, Downers Grove, Illinois) met November 19-21, 2010, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to plan ICMA’s 97th Annual Conference.
Take a look back at some of WCMA's Past Presidents.
Welcome to the new and improved WCMA website. This site has all of the same great features you are used to - and more. Can't find something? Use the search tool on the top right hand of the screen. We hope you enjoy!
The Autumn 2010 Newsletter is now available under the Newsletters tab on the lefthand side of your screen.
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