When Mike Cernech took office as president last year, he and I spoke about the need for continuity in order to provide valuable programs and opportunities for our membership long-term. In addition to continuing the good work already in motion, the goals I have for this year have been derived from the principles of our…
How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? 25 years. I was encouraged by my boss, Bobby Green to join to stay educated on currents trends and network with other members to learn firsthand about the profession. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have…
June marks a changing of the guard each year for FCCMA. At our annual conference we swear in a new President, Executive Committee and Board of Directors. This is my last article as your Association President and I’ll spend it thanking those who’ve helped make FCCMA a better association going forward. First, I’ll thank the…
When: July 22, 2019 – 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Where: Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Orlando FL Registration: https://flgisa-members.flcities.com/flgisaannualconference Cost: $50 (Covers self-parking, refreshments and complimentary networking event after session). For FLGISA members that have already registered, this session is included in your full conference registration rate ($275). Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)…
The Center for State and Local Government Excellence (SLGE), the National League of Cities (NLC) and ICMA Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) will be hosting a reception on September 26, and a full-day summit on September 27, 2019, in Fort Lauderdale at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts that will center around the theme of planning…
The 2019 FLC CityStats survey is now underway. Please make sure your city takes part in this vital survey. Data collected is used to produce annual analysis reports, support the League’s legislative advocacy efforts and provide answers for member city data inquiries. Much of the CityStats data is not available anywhere else. The 2019 survey…
Clermont City Manager Darren Gray received a prestigious award from his alma matter this week. The University of Central Florida (UCF) honored Gray with the 2019 Alumni Achievement Award in Public Administration on May 7 at UCF’s Morgridge International Reading Center. The ceremony was held during Public Service Recognition Week. “Darren has demonstrated incredible success…
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. Andrew Butterfield, District VII, Affiliate Member; Kyle Coleman, District VI, Assistant to the Village Manager, Village of Estero, Affiliate Member; William Curvin, District VII,…
