The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is a state agency of the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government established in 2012 to provide a range of services to the Local Government Sector. The Agency, created through the merger of the Local Government Management Services Board (LGMSB) and the Local Government Computer Services Board (LGCSB) provides such services as ICT infrastructure and business support services, staff negotiations, human resources, communications and management services.