The objective of ISO 18091:2014 is to provide local governments with guidelines for achieving reliable results through the application of ISO 9001:2008 on an integral basis. These guidelines do not, however, add, change or modify the requirements of ISO 9001:2008.

All the guidelines indicated in ISO 18091:2014 are generic and applicable to all local governments, regardless of their type, size and product/service provided. The user can apply the guidance contained in ISO 18091:2014 as a whole or, in part, as necessary, to their maximum benefit.