Professional Management Matters: 2017 St. Pete Beach Presentation

      FCCMA Member Matt Spoor presented a certificate on April 25, 2017 to the St. Pete Beach Commission recognizing the City for its 60th anniversary of operation under the commission-manager form of government. Pictured: St. Pete Beach Mayor Johnson, Safety Harbor City Manager Matt Spoor and St. Pete Beach City Manager Wayne Saunders.

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JOSEPH YARBROUGH, CITY MANAGER, SOUTH DAYTONA

How long have you been a FCCMA member? 30 years  Are you an ICMA member and if so, how long? 42 years Please describe your areas of formal/advanced education. Political Science and MPA – University of Tennessee What got you interested in public service? My father was a journalist and political activist, seeking or holding…

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ICMA Student Chapter at FAU Event

For the last several years, the theme of FCCMA and ICMA’s conferences have been “Preparing the Next Generation.”  It’s no secret, then, that there will be a need for new government employees to take over jobs in every department, due to the ongoing retirements of the baby boomer generation. The ICMA Student Chapter at Florida…

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FCCMA Program Year 2017 – 2018 Committees

Are you involved in your Association? Be a part of the great work FCCMA does through its committees: sign up today for a committee that interests you!   Communications Committee Sub-Committee: Legislative Conference Planning Committee Fiscal Administrative Policy Committee Membership Committee Sub-Committee: MIT Professional Development Committee Sub-Committee: Awards & Scholarship Sub-Committee: Student Council Professional Management…

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Setting the Standard for Customer Service

How Marion County began living its plan to move from good to great By Brian Moree, Assistant County Administrator, Marion County Setting the standard for customer service: though the phrase itself is nearly as common as images of mountains on inspirational posters, it’s less common to find organizations truly striving to study and embody what…

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Active Shooter Workshop: Part of Safe Cities, Safe Florida Initiative

Florida has encountered several incidents in recent times where local governments have needed to respond to active shooters. Knowing what to do saves lives. Join your intergovernmental colleagues for a dynamic workshop on planning for, responding to and learning from active shooter scenarios. This one-day workshop is offered in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. WHO SHOULD…

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