Washington City/County Management Association

Any exchanges on this profile may be public records and subject to disclosure. The primary goal of the Washington City/County Management Association is to increase the knowledge, proficiency, quality, and professionalism of local government management by providing education, information, and support services to members and their agencies. WCMA encourages the development of professional relationships and facilitates the exchange of ideas and information among members. WCMA also actively assists the Association of Washington Cities in its programming, legislative efforts, and support role to local government. Members include managers, administrators, and assistants of municipalities, counties, and other similar government agencies. Persons pursuing the profession of city or county administration, and individuals who have made distinct contributions to the advancement of the field of public administration also are welcome and encouraged to join. Over 250 managers and assistants currently are members of WCMA. Founded in 1959, WCMA is a non-profit association governed by an eleven-member Board nominated and elected by the membership. WCMA is an affiliate of the International City/County Management Association, an organization devoted to enhancing the proficiency of city managers, county managers, and other municipal administrators, and strengthening the quality of an urban government through improved professional management. Members benefit from the exchange of ideas and information, from enhanced educational opportunities and resources, and from the development of professional relationships with managers with similar interests, challenges, and responsibilities. WCMA enjoys a long-standing and close working relationship with the Association of Washington Cities and several other professional associations of local government whose combined efforts to improve the knowledge, quality, and efficiency of municipal management are exemplary.