City Manager surprised by Council, staff.

Courtesy City of Milton

At its Feb. 3 meeting, Milton’s City Council surprised City Manager Chris Lagerbloom with a joint proclamation honoring his Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association.

Lagerbloom was also surprised by his family and numerous members of staff.

As council explained, Lagerbloom is one of just 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program.

To receive the prestigious ICMA credential, an applicant must have significant experience as a senior management executive in local government; have earned a degree, preferably in public administration or a related field; and demonstrated a commitment to high standards of integrity and to lifelong learning and professional development.