The Local Government Management Association of British Columbia (LGMA of BC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting professional management and leadership excellence in local government. It is the Vision of the LGMA to set the North American Standard for excellence in local government management. The LGMA strives to make the BC local government manager's quality of working life more enjoyable and meaningful by providing professional development products and services that help managers to do their jobs better, make the right connections, and advance their careers.