Welcome to the Florida City and County Management Association!

About FCCMA

The Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) is a professional organization of practicing public administrators from throughout Florida local governments. The Association was chartered in 1946 as a non-profit corporation to elevate professionalism among the state’s 478 cities and counties, and to promote the council-manager form of government as the form that advances the highest ethical and professional standards.

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Mission

To support practitioners of local government and the cities and counties they serve in Florida through innovation, best practices and a strong code of ethics.

Ethics

All FCCMA members are required to complete four hours of ethics training annually. Members support and uphold the ICMA Code of Ethics.

Professional Management Matters (PMM)

PMM is an FCCMA program with the purpose of highlighting the benefits of the council-manager form of government and to highlight the examples of collaboration between professional managers and elected officials in Florida.

Diversity Statement

“The Florida City and County Management Association is committed to working with our members, and the communities we serve, to honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We strive to help organizations manage and create communities that respect diversity and promote inclusiveness.”

Services We Provide

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WHY JOIN US?

Podcasts

Monthly podcast releases to hear and learn from esteemed public managers.

Annual Conference

A yearly program that offers networking and educational development.

Winter Institute

An intensive program to heighten managers’ critical thinking and leadership skills.

Symposium

An annual training program focusing on one topic.

Network

Membership includes access to hundreds of public managers and local leaders across the state.

5 REASONS TO JOIN

Podcasts

Monthly podcast releases to hear and learn from esteemed public managers.

Annual Conference

A yearly program that offers networking and educational development.

Winter Institute

An intensive program to heighten managers’ critical thinking and leadership skills.

Symposium

An annual training program focusing on one topic.

Network

Membership includes access to hundreds of public managers and local leaders across the state.

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Congratulations to Sarasota County, winner of the FCCMA 2024 Photo Contest. This photo will be featured on the cover of the 2024-2025 Membership Directory. In 1999, Sarasota County established the Englewood Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) to help improve conditions in the area known as Olde Englewood Village. In 2024, the CRA celebrates 25 years of…

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From Conflict to Collaboration: Reshaping Local Government Dynamics through Dispute Resolution

By Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, Sage Mediation and Consulting In local government, disputes involving noise and other nuisance complaints, zoning, development, service provision, and public space, to name a few, are as common as they are diverse. Typically, addressing these issues involves resorting to legal and regulatory measures, which can be punitive and expensive. However, adopting a collaborative…

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March 2024 President’s Message

Dear FCCMA Members, I’m excited to share some important updates and opportunities for your involvement with FCCMA. 2024 FCCMA Annual Conference: Mark your calendars! The 2024 FCCMA Annual Conference is shaping up to be an exceptional event. Our dedicated conference planning committee has been working tirelessly to bring you an outstanding program. Registration is now open!…

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