Institute For Local Government

Programs: Sustainability: the institute's sustainability resources help local officials identify and apply policies and best practices that support sustainable communities - places that foster and maintain a high quality of life for their residents on an ongoing basis. The program encompasses three broad topic areas: climate change, land use and environment and healthy neighborhoods. The program administers the beacon award: a recognition program for city and country leaders in climate change and sustainability, as well as the sustainable communities learning network: a network of local sustainability practitioners and others to share expertise and advice on incorporating sustainability principles into local programs. The sustainability program is centered around ilg's beacon program. The beacon program serves as a catalyst for innovative and effective solutions addressing climate change at the local level and for informing the community about these activities. The program recognizes local governments' voluntary efforst to reduce greenhouse gas emmisons, save energy and adopt policies and programs that promote sustainability.

public engagement: the institute provides local officials with information, resources and support to design and implement effective and inclusive public engagement with their communities. The website, publications, workshops, training sessions and other services offered help local agency decisions be more reflective of the full range of public prefrences while developing more informed and involved residents.

public service ethics: the institute increases public confidence and trust in local decision-making process by helping local officials understand public service ethics principles and laws, as well as the tools available to help promote public service ethics. It does this through training sessions, bi-monthly public service magazine columns in western city magazine, publications and its web resources.

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