By Sally Sherman, Deputy County Administrator, Flagler County Several candidates underwent a grueling test process to see if they have what it takes to become a firefighter-paramedic for Flagler County Fire Rescue. “We have a very stringent testing process,” said Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Mike Bazanos. “Both the EMS (emergency medical services) and the fire…
The John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government at Florida State University is offering a four-hour video series that is a must for anyone in public service. Staff members from the Attorney General’s Office and the Florida Commission on Ethics explain what is expected of those in public service at the state and local levels.…
By Lynn Tipton, FCCMA Executive Director Local Works Day is October 2nd, 2015. For the third year, the Coalition will promote its “Local Works” campaign as a way to help Florida citizens understand, appreciate and support local government and the services and value these governments bring to millions of lives each day. There is a…
By Randy Reid, Practitioner-In-Residence, Bob Graham Center for Public Service and Craig M. Hunter, Practitioner-In-Residence, Bob Graham Center for Public Service Remember the days as a young student when you were looking for a mentor to show you how local government “REALLY” works. Here is your chance to give back! The premier leadership fraternity at the University of…
Clearly thought-out strategies to address both disasters and high profile media events help local government officials position themselves as calm in a crisis and let the public know they are in control of a situation. Yet too often, government officials do not prepare for a media onslaught and become reactive instead of proactive in managing…
There is an ICMA member discount for this new 2-day training program at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs. Features best practices in public involvement, risk communications, and engaging stakeholders in consensus building. John Godec, an IAF certified facilitator leads the event. Link to registration and schedule: http://theparticipationcompany.com/training/.
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. David Isnardi, District III, Deputy City Manager, City of Palm Bay, Full Member; Michael Johansson, District II, City Manager, City of Port Orange, Full…
The theme of the FCCMA 2016 Conference focuses on the next generation of local government professionals. FCCMA’s first monthly webinar begins this year-long discussion with an outstanding panel of young and seasoned professional managers representing both municipal and county governments. All panelists have been both mentor and mentee in their careers and now employ a mutual…
