By Dr. Christophe St. Luce This statement may seem like an obvious one to make, but there are people who are afraid of technology and the change that is brought about by implementing technology, even though technological change is global. The microcosm of your organization may feel like the last safe place where change can…
DetailsOn May 16, 2023, FCCMA District IV Director Andrea McCue presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Jupiter Council in celebration of their 45th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Left to Right: Andrea McCue (City Manager Greenacres), behind Andrea is Jeremy Allen (Village Manager Tequesta), in front of Jeremy is Frank Kitzerow (Town Manager…
DetailsOn May 4, 2023, FCCMA Member Casey Lucius presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Palm Beach Garden Council in celebration of their 50th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Left to Right on front row: Dr. Phillip Harris (President-NFBPA-South Chapter), Lori LaVerriere (Deputy City Manager– Palm Beach Gardens), Dana Middleton (Councilmember- Palm Beach…
DetailsOn May 16, 2023, FCCMA District VII Director Matt Spoor presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Treasure Island Commission in celebration of their 60th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to right include: Commissioner Doctor, Safety Harbor City Manager Matt Spoor, Treasure Island City Manager Amy Davis, Mayor Payne, Commissioner Wetzel, Vice Mayor Partridge and Commissioner Toth.
DetailsThe following membership applications have been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why these applicants should not be approved as members, he/she will be invoiced for dues. Mayra Aleman, District V, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Sunny Isles Beach, Affiliate Member; Amanda Boggus, District VIII, Master of Public Administration,…
DetailsHello FCCMA Members: Registration for the FCCMA Annual Conference is now open. I hope you all plan to attend. We are all facing the challenge of finding and retaining good talent. Our Speed Networking session will allow organizations seeking quality candidates to connect with those seeking new opportunities. The casual environment makes it easy to…
DetailsBy Claire Jubb, Assistant County Administrator, Charlotte County Disasters, both large and small, can result in the need to facilitate housing for residents who may have been displaced. This is not easy to navigate, especially when you are in the midst of recovery and there are many competing priorities. If the Natural Emergencies legislation proposed…
DetailsBriefly share your background. I am an ICMA Credentialed Manager with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, a Master’s in Public Administration from Florida State, and 29 years experience in local governance. I have a unique non-linear career path that includes time in conflict zones with ICMA-International (Iraq) and the Department of State…
DetailsThe following membership applications have been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why these applicants should not be approved as members, he/she will be invoiced for dues. Dennis Barron, District II, Director of Public Works, City of Jacksonville Beach, Full Member; Sherry Burroughs, District VI, Master of Public Administration, Florida Gulf…
DetailsBy Mike McNees, City Manager, Marco Island “The FCCMA Podcast” series has revealed a virtual treasure trove of individual nuggets of insight, history, wisdom, and hard-earned experience in our field. Moderator Steve Vancore has reached into the collective experience of nearly 100 professionals (as of this writing) and documented what amounts to an amazing oral…
DetailsThe winning entry for the 2023 Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) Photo Contest was submitted by the City of Panama City Beach. The city turned their entry into a contest, asking residents and visitors to submit a photo which best depicts life in Panama City Beach. They received 50 entries, with the winning…
DetailsHow long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member since 2018. Are you an ICMA member? Why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes, since 2018. I have been in public service for over 30 years and in the past several…
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