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. Matthew DiFiore, District VII, Management Analyst I, City of Largo, Affiliate Member; Saeed Kazemi, District VI, Interim City Manager, City of Fort Myers, Full…
By Andy Johnson, Special Projects Coordinator – Leon County This year, one of FCCMA’s priority focus areas is preparing the next generation of local government professionals. But what about the next generation of the broader workforce in our communities? There are some interesting trends in this arena that parallel some of the recent discussions we’ve…
How long have you been a FCCMA member? I joined FCCMA in 2011. Are you an ICMA member and if so, how long? Not currently. Please describe your areas of formal/advanced education. Master’s degrees in Public Administration and Urban & Regional Planning (2011). I also earned certificates in Florida City and County Management (through Bob…
FCCMA congratulates Anita Favors Thompson on her upcoming retirement. FCCMA District I Director Lee Garner presented her with a resolution thanking her for her service to FCCMA at her last commission meeting on November 10th.
“Government Fund accounting is confusing to many government employees, including those responsible for administration of program budgets and finances. The numerous requirements that local governments must follow in terms of financial formats, reporting, and controls adds to the confusion because most employees are not involved with these details; albeit understanding how this works is a…
By Lynn Tipton, FCCMA Executive Director What do Estero, Hillsboro Beach, Kenneth City, Live Oak, and Sumter County have in common? It isn’t geography, population, scope of services, or tax base…it is the recent adoption or recognition of their form of government as Council-Manager or Commission-Manager (C-M). And, we are celebrating these cities and one…
Over recent years, local government agencies throughout the state of Florida have faced a number of emerging challenges with regard to the receipt and fulfillment of public records requests. In several instances, excessive volume and mishandled requests have resulted in significant workflow disruptions and costly legal proceedings for local governments as well as their contracted…
By Sallie Ann Burnett, East Regional Director, Alliance for Innovation Alliance Ambassadors are a life line to their organization and to the Alliance. It is their engagement and commitment to building a culture of innovation that keeps the collaboration in their organization and across the membership strong. As part of the Alliance’s mission to inspire…
