By Lynn Tipton, FCCMA Executive Director Just over 20 years ago I attended my first FCCMA board meeting as the new executive director. It was both a welcoming and intimidating weekend at the same time – but it feels like it was just a few short years ago. How did the span of a generation…
Join the Florida League of Cities us for a FREE webinar on June 16, 2016 at 2:00 PM EDT. Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6477217875397903362 It has never been easier for governments, companies, and citizens to obtain small unmanned aircraft systems, or “drones,” that are easy to fly. The potential for these devices to assist in government operations…
Ken Small is retiring from the Florida League of Cities after 31 years. Many of you know Ken and have had the pleasure of working with and learning from him over the years. Ken is a former city manager, a past Executive Director of the Association, and an honorary member of FCCMA, but more importantly,…
ICMA began a review of the ICMA Code of Ethics and Guidelines in 2013. This year, Tenet 3 is being reviewed. ICMA is asking members to submit their comments. Below is Tenet 3 and the Guidelines for the Tenet. Tenet 3. Be dedicated to the highest ideals of honor and integrity in all public and…
The Palm Beach State Center for Applied Ethics is pleased to announce the 2016 summer series of the Ethics Connections Program – a three-part ethical empowerment program for navigating the “New Normal” with values, ethics and integrity. Registration is now open for the Ethical Excellence Seminar scheduled on May 26th. For more information on the…
When disaster strikes, is your city prepared for the media fallout? Join the upcoming hurricane season media training for city managers. It will be held Thursday, May 26th from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at the Village Hall in Palmetto Bay, 9705 East Hibiscus Street. The cost is $250 includes lunch. To register, call (800)…
By Lynn Lovallo, FCCMA former Executive Assistant With a voice that one ever tires of hearing, great stories have been told to me and others by Earl (Bud) Parmer. Bud is celebrating 50 years of membership with FCCMA; and those of us lucky enough to know him, have enjoyed hearing his stories of the early…
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) bestowed the organization’s highest honor upon FCCMA member, Betty Baker, during its national convention held April 13-17 2016 in Portland Oregon. The NFBPA is an organization of more than 2,600 members representing 350-plus local, state and federal jurisdictions. Its mission is to strengthen the position of African…
