The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is recruiting communities to participate in their Thriving Earth Exchange (TEX). AGU’s TEX program matches communities with pro bono scientists to solve local challenges related to natural resources, climate change, and natural hazards. Several ICMA member-led communities are participating. Communities that have received assistance include Evanston IL, Berlin MD, Las…
Two recent and costly ransomware attacks perpetrated against Florida cities have raised renewed concerns about this pernicious cyber threat among Florida’s municipalities and businesses. To help mitigate this ongoing threat to Florida’s businesses and organizations, Cyber Florida at the University of South Florida has published a free Guide to Ransomware Prevention, available online at https://www.cyberflorida.org/gov.…
City Manager Lori LaVerriere, ICMA-CM been selected into 2019-20 Leadership Engage Program, a flagship program for Leadership Palm Beach County (LPBC). LPBC unites leaders to improve Palm Beach County and deepens their civic commitment and awareness of diverse issues and industries. This highly competitive 10-month program offers participants a powerful new network and a transformative…
In each ICMA region, there are three ICMA vice presidents. In the Southeast region, one vice president represents the northern group: Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The second vice president represents the southern group: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina. The third vice president is a non-CEO position and is…
By Mike Grebosz, Assistant City Manager, City of DeLand In our current climate, trust and transparency have increasingly become items of concern voiced by many members of the public. One avenue the City of DeLand has used in recent years to create transparency and reinforce a trusting relationship with our residents, businesses, and visitors is…
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. Orange Lien Data, District III, Contact: Scott Bird, Business Development Manager, Corporate Member; and Vincent Tenaglia, District VII, Assistant City Manager, City of St.…
Building upon the successful “So You Want to Be…” workshops held at FCCMA’s conference annually, a new two-day workshop was held July 12-13 at the FLC University’s Orlando classroom. The class was named “The Keys to City and County Management: Making Your Move.” Attendees were department directors, assistants and deputies from across Florida, each desiring…
On October 30, 2018, FCCMA Professional Management Matters Vice Chair Sharon Ragoonan, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea …
