Survival Skills for Managers

The ICMA Coaching Program will hold a free webinar on Thursday, October 20th, 2016 from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., ET on “Survival Skills for Managers.” While managing in local government has many rewards, it also has many challenges. Learn key insights and skills to survive and thrive. Advance registration required for this no-charge webinar.…

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Interns for Local Government

Here is your chance to give back!  The LGIP is beginning its fourth year. Last year we placed 13 interns in local governments from the Keys to North Florida and from Volusia to Pinellas. The premier leadership fraternity at the University of Florida, Florida Blue Key and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service are…

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Congratulations Lee Feldman

FCCMA congratulates Lee Feldman for becoming ICMA President at the 2016 Conference in Kansas City. He is the second FCCMA member to serve as President of ICMA. He is also a past president of FCCMA. Lee is the city manager of Fort Lauderdale and has also served as city manager in the cities of Palm Bay…

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A Call to Action Update: ICMA Initiatives

ICMA’s Next Generation Initiatives were created to attract and develop a wide and diverse group of people into the local government management profession, including students, early and mid-career professionals, and individuals from other fields. ICMA’s activities under this initiative fall under four strategies: Promoting awareness of the local government management profession and encouraging individuals to consider careers in the…

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September 2016 Message from the Executive Director

I just returned home from the ICMA Conference in Kansas City where Fort Lauderdale City Manager Lee Feldman was sworn in as the new president.  I’ve known Lee for close to 10 years now and few are more deserving of this high honor than him.  Fun fact: he’s only the second ICMA President from Florida…

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ICMA Virtual Conference

If you cannot join us in Kansas City, consider joining us online through the Virtual Annual Conference. Although the ICMA Virtual Conference is not a substitute for the “on-the-ground” skill-building, networking, and social opportunities that ICMA’s Annual Conference offers, you and your staff can still experience some of the highlights through the virtual conference. Broadcasting…

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