The Games Begin

Are you ready for a night of fun and excitement? We need YOU! Each district will need a volunteer to compete in the various district games. The evening will begin with an icebreaker. You can work individually or in a group. The first group to turn in a completed sheet will win. Then the district…

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Center for Florida Local Government Excellence Challenge

Past President William Whitson has recently issued a challenge to all FCCMA Members asking that they consider making a donation to the Center for Florida Local Government Excellence. He stated: “There is no doubt that times in Florida are tough and resources are sometimes in short supply; but the leadership and innovation in our state…

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Executive Director’s Article: The Business of Associations

As you know, next week is the annual conference for FCCMA, which is celebrating its 67th year.  For associations, these annual conferences are usually more than just the keynote presentations, workshops and networking – it is also the setting for the annual business meeting.  With twin goals of transparency and effective communication, the Association posts…

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Survey: Median Pay for Top Local Officials is $103K

Top appointed local government officials take home a median annual base salary of about $103,000, but their pay varies widely across jurisdictions. That’s according to a recently published survey of city managers, county administrators and other chief appointed officials in nearly 3,000 localities, conducted last year by the International City/County Management Association. As to be…

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May New Members

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. Courtney Barker, District III, City Manager, City of Satellite Beach, Full Member; Jeanette Genovese, District IV, Master’s of Public Administration, Barry University, Student Member; Dan…

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Pay for Performance at the Local Government Level

Brandon Wagner, Director of Intragovernmental and Legislative Affairs, Hillsborough County would like your help. He is researching the idea of pay for performance at the local government level. He wants to know which local governments have implemented such a system or if any local governments have considered the concept, but have elected not to pursue…

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More Resume Review Appointments Available

Bob Slavin from Slavin Management Consulants has offered to meet one-on-one with attendees by appointment. He will review your resume and offer helpful ways you may improve it based on what councils are requiring in this day and time. He will have appointment hours Friday, May 24 from 9:00 am – 5:00 p.m. To request…

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