The Local Government Management Services Board was established in 1997 to be a centre of excellence in the provision of management services, human resource and industrial relations support and advice to local authorities in Ireland. Today the LGMSB employs 30 employees and is located in a new, state of the art, purpose built office building on Ushers Quay. Four divisions exist within the LGMSB: corporate services, human resources, industrial relations and OLAM. The managers within the LGMSB have broad backgrounds from public, private and semi-state organisations and are specialists in the areas of management, human resources, industrial relations, health & safety and training & development. There is also a dedicated administration and support team. The LGMSB has an excellent reputation within the local government sector and is viewed as a centre of excellence in the areas of human resources, industrial relations and management services.