Federation of Canadian Municipalities - National voice of Canadian municipal government since 1901. Promotes strong, effective and accountable municipal government. Australian Local Government Association - The Association's task is to add value at the national level to the work of State and Territory Associations and their member Councils. International City / County Management Association - ICMA is the professional and educational association for appointed local government administrators throughout the world. Sister Cities International - A non-profit citizen diplomacy network seeking stronger economic and cultural ties at the municipal level between US and international communities. Directory of sister cities, list of cities seeking sisters, programs, and sponsors. Sister Cities - Links New Zealand cities, towns, districts and ports that have entered into a sister-city, twinning or friendship relationship with an overseas counterpart. The Metropolis Project - An international forum for research and policy on migrations, diversity and changing cities.