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ICMA PUBLICATIONS Resources that move local government forward Publications, data sets, resources, and archives - information for public administrators in every career stage. Browse our Bookstore Featured Books Browse our Bookstore New Arrivals Digital Releases Print Publications A Compass for Public Service Member Price: Free + Shipping Non-Member: $9.99 In Support of Democracy: An Election Preparedness Playbook for Local Government Managers Member Price: $34.99 Non-Member: $54.99 Research Methods for Public Administration: From Data to Better Decision-Making Member Price: $55.95 Non-Member: $65.95 Tax Increment Financing: A Practical Guide for Analyzing TIF Risks, Benefits, and Outcomes Member Price: $55.95 Non-Member: $65.95 In Support of Democracy: An Election Preparedness Playbook for Local Government Managers Member Price: $34.99 Non-Member: $54.99 Budgeting Guide for Local Government, 4th Edition Member Price: $65.95 Non-Member: $89.95 Effective Supervisory Practices, 6th Edition Member Price: $46.49 Non-Member: $49.46 Research Methods for Public Administration: From Data to Better Decision-Making Member Price: $55.95 Non-Member: $65.95 Managing Local Government: Cases in Effectiveness, 2nd Edition Member Price: $55.95 Non-Member: $65.95 Local Planning: Contemporary Principles and Practice Member Price: $79.00 Non-Member: $107.99 The Effective Local Government Manager, 4th Edition Member Price: $65.95 Non-Member: $89.95 Managing Local Government Service: The Challenge of Change, 4th Edition Member Price: $65.95 Non-Member: $89.95 Featured Webinars From Data to Decisions: A Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Webinar Series (Fall 2026) LEARN MORE A Budgeting Guide for Local Government 3-Part Series (Fall 2026) LEARN MORE Resources, Data Sets and More Browse all Resources Reports & Research Survey & Data Future Proofing Local Government Member Price: Free Non-Member: Free The First-Time Administrator's Handbook Member Price: Free Non-Member: $100 Guidebook for Assistant and Deputy Managers Member Price: Free Non-Member: $100 Manager Evaluations Guide Member Price: Free Non-Member: Free 2018 CAO Salary and Compensation Survey Member Price: Free Non-Member: $3,000 Solar Survey of Local Governments, 2016 Member Price: Free Non-Member: Free AI In Local Government Survey Dataset Member Price: $1,500 Non-Member: $1,500 Sustainability in Local Government, 2015 Member Price: Free Non-Member: Free Frequently Asked Questions Everything you need to know about ordering from the ICMA Bookstore — shipping, returns, member pricing, and more. Contact us ICMA Shipping Policy The ICMA Bookstore uses United Parcel Shipping (UPS) and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as our shipping providers. Please note that we do not ship to PO boxes. If you have questions regarding this policy, please reach out to [email protected]. Return Policy ICMA does not issue any refunds or accept returns for purchases made unless the product was damaged in transit. Sales Tax Exemption If you are seeking sales tax exemption for your purchase, please email the following information to [email protected]:1. A copy of your sales tax exemption certificate, and2. The specific ICMA account that you would like the exemption to be placed onOnce this information is submitted, you may receive confirmation of the exemption within 1-2 business days. You will then be able to place your order tax free.Already placed an order and need sales tax reimbursement? Please email [email protected] with your order number and sales tax exemption certificate. Reimbursement may be processed within 2-3 business days. Invoices, Purchase Orders, and Quotes ICMA does not provide invoices or quotes prior to a purchase. Orders are not accepted through purchase orders. All orders must be placed through the online bookstore. If you need a receipt or invoice after purchase and did not receive your confirmation email, please email [email protected].

