September 2016 Message from the Executive Director

I just returned home from the ICMA Conference in Kansas City where Fort Lauderdale City Manager Lee Feldman was sworn in as the new president.  I’ve known Lee for close to 10 years now and few are more deserving of this high honor than him.  Fun fact: he’s only the second ICMA President from Florida…

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ICMA Virtual Conference

If you cannot join us in Kansas City, consider joining us online through the Virtual Annual Conference. Although the ICMA Virtual Conference is not a substitute for the “on-the-ground” skill-building, networking, and social opportunities that ICMA’s Annual Conference offers, you and your staff can still experience some of the highlights through the virtual conference. Broadcasting…

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September 2016 New Members

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.  Samantha D. Abell, District I, Deputy City Manager, City of Gulf Breeze, Full Member; W. Ajibola Balogun, District V, City Manager, City of West…

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COCONUT CREEK – Human Resources Manager

Hiring Range: $78,291.20 – $99,008.00 To Apply: http://coconutcreek.net/iframes/employment-with-the-city GENERAL PURPOSE: This is an at-will Administrative Officer position, responsible for managing the daily operations of the Human Resources & Risk Management (HR) department by providing guidance and direction to subordinate staff in order to fulfill the mission and objectives of the HR department.  Acts as an…

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August 2016 Message from the Executive Director

As I write this, preliminary election results are starting to trickle in.  I don’t know about you, but I need a break from the deluge of political advertisements that we’ve seen in the last two months, whether it’s mail pieces, social media posts, or, my personal favorite, television commercials.  It’s a good thing that I…

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August 2016 Innovation Edge

By Sallie Ann Burnett, East Regional Director, Alliance for Innovation Have you heard about Workforce Wednesdays? Read on. In the Fall of 2015, the Local Government Research Collaborative (LGRC) released a report and subsequent webinar, Red Tape to Green Tape, that looked at why grievance policies are important and the impact they can have on all levels of…

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