Designed for city managers and assistant city managers, this conference provides city officials with the essential information and updates needed to effectively run their cities. Previous topics include diversity, relationships with council members, COVID-19 and the future, public safety, financial impacts of the pandemic, and more.
Cal-ICMA Events
Cal-ICMA Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, February 8 | 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Room: Encinitas
THE WESTIN CARLSBAD RESORT & SPA
Cal-ICMA Networking Dinner at the City Managers Conference
Wednesday, February 8 | 6:30-9:30 PM
Fresco Cocina
2858 Carlsbad Boulevard
Ethics Matter: Be inspired by your professional values
Thursday, February 9 | 3:15-4:30 PM
Let’s shift the focus on the ICMA Code of Ethics from enforcement to inspiration. How do the defining values of integrity, fairness, justice, and political neutrality inspire you to excellence? How do they produce better outcomes in your organization and community? Think about a time when you stood firm on a principle, and it wasn’t easy! Rediscover values for the city management profession and how best to apply them to real world challenges.
Moderator
Brett Channing, Deputy City Manager, Lake Forest
Speaker
Martha Perego, Managing Director, Member Services & Ethics, ICMA
“ICMA Preparing the Next Generation” Turns 20: Progress and Challenges
Friday, February 10 | 9:15-10:30 AM
It has been 20 years since the “ICMA Preparing the Next Generation” guidebook was published. Since then, Generation Z employees have entered the workforce and managers are facing new challenges and impacts to the profession as a result of ‘The Great Resignation’. During this session, the guidebook co-author and current city management professionals will discuss what has occurred over the past 20 years and the ongoing challenges of identifying, mentoring, and preparing the next generation of city managers.
Moderator and Speaker
Frank Oviedo, Assistant City Manager, Santa Clarita
Speaker
Frank Benest, Liaison, Next Generation Initiatives, ICMA
Karen Pinkos, First Vice President, City Managers Department and City Manager, El Cerrito
Aly Zimmermann, City Manager, Rocklin