Establishing and administering a system for the sharing of information about communications, information, cable and telecommunications issues and activities that impact local governments.

Providing education and training for local government officials to enhance their capacity to deal with communications, information, cable television, and telecommunications issues.

Providing education and training to improve the administration of cable television and telecommunications franchises and the use of communications, information, and cable systems by local governments.

Providing technical and other informational assistance to the membership.

Researching, representing, and advocating as appropriate for local governments in the use, development, and regulation of communications, information, and cable systems, in accordance with the policies developed and approved by the membership.

Providing a forum for open and balanced discussion and debate of controversial issues

Communicating cooperatively with other professional organizations for the overall improvement of communications and information services to the public..

Assisting in the development and operation of communications and information Networks for local communities.