On March 26, 2019, ICMA@FIU hosted a meet and greet event with the local government officials. The purpose of the event was to bridge the gap between academia and practitioners and to provide an opportunity for students to learn more about their local government officials and their roles in the community. Town Manager Alex Rey…
DetailsHow long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? Five years. To expand my network and to gain training and education in my field. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes. Same reason I joined FCCMA. Over 10 years. Please…
DetailsI write to you this month with the realization my term as FCCMA President is coming to an end soon. It’s been a great experience for me in any number of ways and you’ve made it well worth the time required to serve. In March I had the pleasure of serving as the Chairperson of…
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DetailsOn Friday March 22, District V held a training event in PInecrest. The topic was “Mindfulness.” The group learned techniques to help them put aside distractions, be present, focused and in-the-moment. Attendees enjoyed the opportunity to network and meet others engaged in local government work. Keep a look out for more great training programs like…
DetailsBy Russ Blackburn, City Manager and Kate Parmelee, Strategic Initiatives Director, City of Port St. Lucie The future of our cities and counties are shaped by those who live there today. An ongoing challenge for local government leaders is finding ways to effectively engage residents so we can ensure our services and policies reflect their…
DetailsMay 9-10, 2019 Duval County UF/IFAS Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville On Thursday, May 9, there will be a growth management planning officials training and on Friday, May 10, there will be a planning administration best practices series. To register, click here. Gene Boyles, Senior Fellow of the Program for Resource Efficient Communities,…
DetailsThe ICMA Coaching Program invites you and all of the members of your team to this free webinar: “Ethics in Action — When You Need to Say ‘No’” — ICMA Coaching Program webinar 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT (2:00-3:30 p.m. ET), Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Advance registration required for this webinar: click here. Webinar…
DetailsFlorida International University invites you to attend an event celebrating public service. The purpose of the event is for FIU students to learn more about local public servants and their roles in the community. It is also an opportunity to showcase the officials’ expertise and network with other local officials. Each of the officials will…
DetailsThe 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. Zoie Burgess, District IV, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Full Member; Felicia Donnelly, District VII, Assistant City Manager, City of Oldsmar,…
DetailsRetired South Daytona City Manager Joseph Yarbrough was honored by his colleagues and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for his 43 years in the profession and 31 years of service to the City of South Daytona. He is the longest sitting city manager in Volusia County. At the February Volusia Managers Association meeting, ICMA…
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