Amber Snowden

In ICMA's latest "Why it Works" council-manager form of government video, we hear from Chris Morrill, executive director/CEO of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and a former city manager. He explains that the C-M form of government gives a community the best of both worlds: democracy through elected officials and expertise from ethically trained, professional local government managers who provide wise counsel to elected officials.

In ICMA's latest "Why it Works" council-manager form of government video, Long Beach, CA, Mayor Rex Richardson explains why the council-manager form of government works for one of California's largest cities. Mayor Richardson emphasized that the council-manager form is built on shared power and shared accountability.

On May 7, 2026, the President's Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA Review Council) released its final report to the President, outlining 10 sweeping recommendations to fundamentally restructure how the federal government prepares for, responds to, and recovers from disasters.