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.

Values Statement

The Florida City and County Management Association is devoted to serving our members and communities with fairness, integrity, and respect.

We are committed to fostering a professional environment where every individual is recognized for their unique strengths and encouraged to thrive.

We believe that our strength as an association comes from the variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives represented among our membership.

We are dedicated to ensuring that every member has meaningful opportunities for growth, contribution, and success.

By fostering an environment rooted in mutual respect and shared purpose, we build trust with the public and with each other.

This public trust is the foundation of our commitment to deliver professional management.

Services We Provide

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WHY JOIN US?

Podcasts

Weekly 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

Weekly 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.

RECENT NEWS

February 2026 President’s Message

Congratulations to the City of Cape Canaveral—winner of the FCCMA Annual Photo Contest! Thank you to all who participated and shared your incredible images. This year’s submissions highlighted the beauty, diversity, and unique character of our Florida communities. Our runners-up, the Town of Longboat Key, the Village of Palm Springs, and the City of Oviedo,…

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February 2026 New Members

The 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 approved for membership: John Andrew “Andy” LaFear, District II, VP – Government Deposits, Fiserv, Corporate Member; Edward Badamo, District III, Regional Director, American Medical Response, Corporate Member;…

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