Local Government Management Agency (LGMA)

The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is an Irish state agency that provides a range of professional services to local authorities. As an organisation it works with Ireland's 31 local authorities to coordinate and deliver cost-efficient local government services and policy. Alongside this, the LGMA accompanies local authorities to implement change and enhance performance.

The LGMA has the following objectives to its achieve its mission:

• Deliver high quality services to local government, demonstrating value for money and continuously adapting to the changing needs of the sector
• Actively support the development and implementation of government policy, utilising leading practice from inside and outside the sector using data as a key enabler
• Support the development of strategic leadership within local authorities to support the formation and implementation of strategic plans
• Be the recognised national representative and voice for the local government sector
• Create an open and engaging work environment, seen as a prime organisation for developing the skills and experience to support career progression
• Act as a centre of excellence in the areas within the advisory remit of the LGMA
• Support and strengthen good governance