Cal-ICMA Accepting Nominations for Local Government Hall of Fame Recognition Program

Cal-ICMA is now accepting applications for the Cal-ICMA Local Government Management Hall of Fame Recognition program. Those who wish to nominate a fellow Cal-ICMA member who embodies excellence in ethics in the profession are required to complete and submit the nomination form to the West Coast Regional Director by September 30, 2013.

The purpose of the Cal-ICMA Hall of Fame Local Government Management Recognition Program is to honor Cal-ICMA members serving the local government profession with dignity, honor and integrity. The award was created following the scandal in the City of Bell in 2010 and the subsequent negative media coverage and damage to the management profession. In order to recognize exemplary behavior often overlooked by media organizations, the Cal-ICMA Ethics Committee decided to honor individuals modeling exceptional values by creating the Hall of Fame Award as part of the Local Government Management Hall of Fame Recognition Program.

The Hall of Fame Award was first awarded to managers who went into the City of Bell to help restore the public’s confidence in local government. To symbolize the professionalism and character of individuals who best represent the local government management profession, the Hall of Fame Award itself is designed as a bell to symbolize both the Liberty Bell and memories of the tragic circumstances surrounding the City of Bell from 2010.

Four members of the Ethics committee review the nominations. Honorees will be selected by December 1, 2013. Awards will be presented at the February 2014 Cal-ICMA meeting at the League of California Cities’ City Managers’ Department conference.

Nominees must be Cal-ICMA members in good standing with demonstrated their commitment to the local government profession and exemplify the ICMA Code of Ethics. Click here to learn more and download the nomination form.