The ICMA Annual Conference is in Portland from October 2 to 6, however, there is a great platform to provide virtual offerings for those unable to attend in-person. The range of topics are great and offers opportunities for getting the training and development necessary to enhance our professional skills. For those attending in-person, we will not be having the traditional dinner of our statewide members. We will miss this annual tradition, but we look forward to returning to a more normal schedule at next year’s conference.
Registration is now open for the annual Fall Symposium, themed “Ethics in Practice in an Evolving Profession.” This is scheduled on October 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will only be offered virtually. FCCMA requires four hours of annual ethics training, and this session can be used to satisfy that four-hour requirement.
With the adoption of budgets, municipalities have an adopted list of projects and initiatives that need to be completed. As you look to allocate or augment resources to these special projects, if there are specific skill sets that are not available within your organization, you may consider looking to members on the Member-in-Transition list. These are often former executives who are currently not employed and who may be ideal for temporary assignments.
Annual membership renewals are currently being processed and dues will be invoiced on October 1. We would appreciate your assistance in processing the renewals in a timely manner, to minimize the need for follow-up from FCCMA staff.
Many find the membership directory to be a great resource in reaching out to fellow members when necessary. FCCMA mailed out the latest version of these directories at the end of August. If you did not receive your copy, please email Carol Russell. If your picture was not included in the directory, please send in a photo to be included in the next edition of the directory.
Wishing you all the best for your new budget years!
