On Friday March 22, District V held a training event in PInecrest. The topic was “Mindfulness.” The group learned techniques to help them put aside distractions, be present, focused and in-the-moment. Attendees enjoyed the opportunity to network and meet others engaged in local government work. Keep a look out for more great training programs like…
By Russ Blackburn, City Manager and Kate Parmelee, Strategic Initiatives Director, City of Port St. Lucie The future of our cities and counties are shaped by those who live there today. An ongoing challenge for local government leaders is finding ways to effectively engage residents so we can ensure our services and policies reflect their…
May 9-10, 2019 Duval County UF/IFAS Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville On Thursday, May 9, there will be a growth management planning officials training and on Friday, May 10, there will be a planning administration best practices series. To register, click here. Gene Boyles, Senior Fellow of the Program for Resource Efficient Communities,…
The ICMA Coaching Program invites you and all of the members of your team to this free webinar: “Ethics in Action — When You Need to Say ‘No’” — ICMA Coaching Program webinar 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT (2:00-3:30 p.m. ET), Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Advance registration required for this webinar: click here. Webinar…
Florida International University invites you to attend an event celebrating public service. The purpose of the event is for FIU students to learn more about local public servants and their roles in the community. It is also an opportunity to showcase the officials’ expertise and network with other local officials. Each of the officials will…
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 invoiced for dues. Zoie Burgess, District IV, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Full Member; Felicia Donnelly, District VII, Assistant City Manager, City of Oldsmar,…
Retired South Daytona City Manager Joseph Yarbrough was honored by his colleagues and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for his 43 years in the profession and 31 years of service to the City of South Daytona. He is the longest sitting city manager in Volusia County. At the February Volusia Managers Association meeting, ICMA…
