by Lynn Tipton, FCCMA Executive Director I’ve always loved this saying: there are problems you manage and problems you solve; the trick is to know the difference. I’m not attributing it to a famous person. There might be an author to acknowledge, I don’t know, but the saying is very true. The example I usually…
On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 you will have a choice of two pre-conference sessions to attend. The first choice is the ever popular “So You Want to be a City/County Manager?” This year’s theme is “Taking the Next Step.” Several FCCMA members will share stories about personal values, the next step, career change, professional development,…
Don’t miss the FCCMA Annual Conference which will be held May 28-31, 2014 at the Orlando Hilton. The Conference Planning Committee has been working hard to put together a great lineup of sessions from which to choose. Case studies were submitted in mid-August and the Committee has chosen several that fit the theme. Fort Lauderdale…
The need for customer service in local government goes beyond the customer service contact center. This session will cover how local governments can establish processes and procedures that enable them to be more customer-friendly. Bring your questions to help determine what works best for your community. This free roundtable is presented by the Association for…
The City of Rockledge recently honored Jim McKnight’s (Rockledge City Manager) family by unveiling the McKnight Family Sports Complex. This recreation complex includes a baseball field, softball fields, a football field, a 1.2 mile nine-station jogging/exercise trail, 12 lighted tennis courts, two racquetball courts, soccer fields, playground and picnic pavilion. Jim McKnight’s father, Mac was…
FCCMA is pleased to announce that ICMA’s Director of Ethics and Advocacy, Martha Perego, has agreed to facilitate a discussion on today’s application of the ICMA Code of Ethics. Much has been debated about how best to apply certain ethical provisions to a manager’s daily life. Martha Perego is the noted expert on this topic…
THEME: Building Trust and Confidence in Local Government The FCCMA Annual Conference will be held May 28-31, 2014 at the Hilton Orlando. The keynote speakers have been confirmed. Commander Kirk Lippold, who was the commander of U.S.S. Cole, will open the conference on Thursday, May 29. The Honorable Bob Graham and the Honorable Lou Frey…
Congratulations to JP who has been accepted in the Leadership ICMA Class of 2015. Leadership ICMA is a competitive, intensive two-year ICMA University program designed to cultivate key competencies needed for successful leadership at all levels of local government management. Participants not yet eligible for credentialing join a class of select individuals to complete a…
