By Kelly Shoemaker, Deputy County Administrator, Charlotte County Government Charlotte County had a unique opportunity this year through ICMA. We were called upon to “Showcase Our Community” through a video that was professionally produced to be viewed at ICMA’s Annual Conference. We specifically titled our video as a bounce back-story. Our preparation for the success story video…
By Sally Sherman, Deputy County Administrator Flagler County, District II Director On October 31st, Flagler County held its District II training. The sections on Bridging the Gap and It Takes 4 to Tango were very beneficial and filled with practical tips using a very interactive approach. The training was attended by 105 local government professionals. …
An onsite training session on technology will be held January 15, 2015 from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm at Florida Gulf Coast University, CC 214 (Cohen Center, room 214), 10501 FGCU Boulevard South in Fort Myers. You don’t want to miss this session. Mike Taylor Associate Director of Technology Planning & Development for the Florida League…
The Florida City and County Management Association will hold an onsite training session on December 5, 2014 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Osceola Heritage Park, UF/FAS Osceola County Extension Services, Conference Room #162, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane in Kissimmee. This session is entitled: “Financial Forecasting Post Recession: Critical Revenue and Fund Balance…
FCCMA will hold an onsite training session in Palm Beach Gardens on February 27, 2015 from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. This session is entitled “Ethics: Today’s Challenges for Local Government Officials.” It will be held at the Palm Beach Gardens EEOC Training Facility, 10500 N. Military Trail. FCCMA is pleased to have ICMA’s Director…
A webinar will be held on Thursday, December 4 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. The topic discussed will be “Action Planning for Managing Local Government Projects.” Local governments in Florida routinely adopt plans to redevelop areas, fulfill grant requirements, complete yearly capital projects and manage other large and small scale initiatives to serve their…
Town of Redington Shores is looking for information from any coastal towns in Florida who have a Debris Monitoring Contract (FEMA technical and debris monitoring specialists) who are willing to share their information. Please respond to Mary Palmer, Town Clerk, 727-397-5538 or townclerk@townofredingtonshores.com Any help is appreciated.
by Lynn Tipton, Executive Director Most members are familiar with the “Public Management Matters” campaign FCCMA undertook in 2013. Similar to ICMA’s “Life, Well Run” we are focusing on the important difference professional management makes within Florida’s cities and counties. President Jill Silverboard appointed a task force, chaired by Jim Hanson that is working on…
