ALGIM was initially formed by an enthusiastic group of EDP Managers back in 1975. Known as the ITMG (Information Technology Management Group), this predecessor to today’s ALGIM was part of the NZ Local Government Association.

A decision was made late 1995 to become independent of the NZLGA and as a result the Association of Local Government Information Management was established from 1 July 1996 and steps taken to form an incorporated society. The inaugural meeting of the Association was held on 22 - 23 April 1996.