The CMC Academy is an intensive program of continuing professional education for Municipal Clerks and Deputy Clerks. The purpose of the CMC Fall Academy is to provide the core classes considered essential for Clerks to fulfill their day-to-day responsibilities, as well as to enhance leadership and administrative skills, update practical knowledge of Clerks in a time of constant change and provide a bridge between the latest academic theories and realities of current policies and practices. With increased municipal responsibilities, there is a great need for professional education to assist the Municipal Clerk in acquiring new skills and knowledge, while strengthening those already in use.

A CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk) certification is a special designation granted by the IIMC to Clerks who have completed 120 hours of attendance at a recognized academy and/or fulfilled other educational or non-educational requirements. Additionally, a CMC candidate must have been a member of IIMC for a minimum of two years. To be recognized by the IIMC, the academy must provide instruction in public administration and personal development. Therefore, not all sessions presented will be applicable to every Clerk’s unique position, however, these sessions are required to achieve a satisfactory completion of the IIMC certification training.

For new Clerks and those who have never attended a Fall Academy, FACC strongly recommends registering for the first-year track to ensure you receive education in the most critical, core aspects of the Clerks’ duties and responsibilities. Because it takes an average of three years to complete the 120 educational hours required by IIMC for the CMC certification, most Clerks who begin the first-year track will then be able to go through the following year’s Fall Academies (second-and third-year tracks) as a cohesive group, with a class president and a class project and then be honored at the end of the third year with a Recognition Ceremony for those who will be earning their CMC designation. Be sure to attend the First-Time Attendees’ MANDATORY Orientation and Education Basics session at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, October 23. 

The Second/Third-Year Fall Academy tracks offer increasingly complex classes in the core duties and responsibilities of the Municipal Clerk, while also including additional personal development classes. The CMC program is designed to be progressive in nature, and courses focus more on public administration topics in the odd years (i.e., 2023) and leadership/management courses in the even years (i.e., 2024).

If you have any questions regarding which CMC track (First Year or Second/Third Year) you should attend, please contact Amy Brewer, Education Coordinator, Florida Institute of Government at abrewer@fsu.edu or 850.645.6700.

The MMC (Master Municipal Clerk) certification is the more advanced IIMC educational program for those Clerks who have already earned their CMC designation and wish to continue their professional growth and development. Designed to offer advanced training and education in leadership, management and interpersonal subject areas, the purpose of the MMC certification program is to prepare participants to perform higher level (and more complex) municipal duties. The MMC program honors and salutes continued high-level achievement. A CMC designation is a prerequisite for this program.

The Pre-Academy Workshop: Athenian Dialogue is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, email facc@flcities.com.

Sunday | October 22, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Pre-Academy Workshop: Athenian Dialogue: The Greatest Salesman in the World*

This Athenian Dialogue discusses the book “The Greatest Salesman in the World” by Augustine “Og” A. Mandino.

From the most widely read inspirational and self-help author Og Mandino, “The Greatest Salesman in the World” is a tiny book that serves as a guide to enduring life-changing secrets of success. Expanding on a short story the author had written for a motivational magazine, this book tells the story of Hafid, a poor camel boy who achieves a life of abundance. A parable set in the time period just prior to Christianity, “The Greatest Salesman in the World” weaves mythology with spirituality into a much-needed message of inspiration in this culture of self-promotion. The author believes that to be a good salesperson (i.e., Municipal Clerk) you must believe in yourself and the work you are doing. It is a simple but profound spiritual philosophy about how to succeed in the world's marketplace. The book is easy to understand and easy to take to heart.

Presented by: Lisa Morris, B.A., MMC, CRA, Deputy City Clerk, City of Brooksville, Florida 

*This Athenian Dialogue has been pre-approved for three IIMC CMC or MMC education points with the satisfactory, timely completion of a learning assessment. All participants must have completed the book in its entirety as a prerequisite for dialogue attendance.

$100 plus purchase of book; lunch is on your own.

Athenian Leadership Society Dialogues are limited to a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 30 participants per session on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are required to purchase and read the book prior to the session. Due to the pre-work involved (reading the book), on-site registrations are not allowed.  

Registration fees must accompany all registration forms. To qualify for the advanced registration fee, registration forms must be postmarked on/or before September 21, 2023. Registration forms postmarked after September 21, 2023, will be processed at the specified regular fee. All registration forms must be received by October 16, 2023. If you are unable to meet this deadline, please register on-site.  

Register here, online -- it's fast and simple!

Two payment options are available: 

• Pay by Credit Card: We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
• Pay by Check: Send your registration fees by check to FACC, P.O. Box 1757, Tallahassee, FL 32302. Click here to read more about check payments.

An email confirmation will be sent to you upon completion of your registration.
You are not considered registered until your payment is received and processed.

Cancellations must be in writing and either faxed to 850.222.3806, emailed to facc@flcities.com or mailed to FACC, P.O. Box 1757, Tallahassee, FL 32302. Substitutions may be made at any time with advance notification. All cancellations received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 6, 2023, will be entitled to a refund minus a $50 administration fee. 

Please note the cutoff date to make hotel reservations is September 21, 2023. To protect our room block for registrants, it is our policy that housing information is released only upon payment of registration. Once your registration is paid, you will receive housing information via email. However, the room block may be filled before that date, so make your reservations as soon as possible. It is important that you register for the Academy early so that you have plenty of time to make your reservations. 

The room rate is $132 per night plus tax. The hotel offers complimentary on-site parking. Resort check-in is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m. If you are interested in a late checkout, please make arrangements directly with the hotel. 
 
NOTE: IF YOU MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION OUTSIDE OF OUR ROOM BLOCK, YOUR ROOM IS NOT PROTECTED AND IF THE HOTEL BECOMES FULL, THE HOTEL COULD POSSIBLY MOVE YOU TO A DIFFERENT HOTEL. 

If you are physically challenged and require special services, or if you have special dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, known allergens), notify Rachel Embleton after you have registered. 

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FACC encourages attendees to wear pink on Tuesday, October 24. Dress in the most extreme amount of pink clothes and accessories you have and participate in the Pink to the Extreme Contest.