FCCMA Membership Committee

This is the fifth article in a series of articles about the FCCMA committees. Be a part of the great work that FCCMA does through its committees by signing up for a committee that interests you. This committee still needs another member. Most committee work is done via conference call. The Membership Committee will set goals…

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Interpersonal Leadership and The New Order of Things

If you are attending the annual conference, you will not want to miss the pre-conference workshop that will be held on Wednesday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. This is an ICMA University Workshop session taught by Dave Limardi. FCCMA is able to offer this workshop at a much lower price than you would pay…

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FCCMA Legislative Committee

This is the fourth article in a series of articles about the FCCMA committees. Be a part of the great work that FCCMA does through its committees by signing up for a committee that interests you. This committee still needs another member. Most committee work is done via conference call. The Legislative Committee is responsible for…

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Florida Benchmarking Consortium 2014 Conference

Don’t miss the FBC Annual Spring Conference! This year’s conference will look at how data driven organizations have achieved success; whether they are a Fortune 500 company or a local government department.  There are many sources for inspiration and insight . . . there is no limit to what innovations can be achieved with some…

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Practice Areas for the FCCMA 2014 Annual Conference

Are you a credentialed manager? Keeping track of the practice areas for the trainings you attend? Below are the practice areas for the upcoming annual conference. Wednesday, May 28, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm ICMA University Workshop: Interpersonal Leadership and “The New Order of Things”: Practice areas: 2-Policy Facilitation, 6-Initiative, Risk Taking, Vision, Creativity and…

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FCCMA Conference Planning and Winter Institute Committee

This is the third article in a series of articles about the FCCMA committees. Be a part of the great work that FCCMA does through its committees by signing up for a committee that interests you. Most committee work is done via conference call. The Conference Planning and Winter Institute Committee is responsible for planning the annual conference…

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ICMA Dialogue on Tenet 12 and the Guidelines

The formal review of the ICMA Code of Ethics, launched in 2013 with Tenet 7, continues this year with a focus on Tenet 12. Tenet 12 requires members to: “Seek no favor; believe that personal aggrandizement or profit secured by confidential information or by misuse of public time is dishonest.” Why focus on Tenet 12?…

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Webinar: The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Local Government Employers

Don’t miss the webinar this Thursday, March 27 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. The title for this webinar is: “The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Local Government Employers.” The presenter is Attorney Christine Worthen, of Counsel (Broad & Cassel Attorneys at Law). This month’s webinar provides an excellent summary of the Affordable Care Act…

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You Can Make a Difference During Safe Digging Month

Sunshine 811 has developed a marketing toolkit to guide Florida’s efforts to promote Safe Digging Month this spring. Click on the link http://www.sunshine811.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=432:2014-safe-digging-month&catid=67 to access the 2014 Safe Digging Month toolkit and start planning your outreach today. Safe Digging Month begins April 1. Every April, Sunshine 811’s stakeholders join the statewide push to prevent damage…

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April 2014 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. Roshaunda Bradley, District I, Assistant to the Public Works Director, Leon County, Affiliate Member; Calvin, Giordano & Associates, District V, Contact: George Keller, Director…

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Hoggetown Hack

Gainesville’s Innovation Academy Team hosted the city’s first Hoggetowne Hack at the Hippodrome State Theatre on February 22 to promote open government and transparency through the use of its recently launched Open Data Portal. Over 40 local computer science professionals competed in a six-hour app-development challenge, with 14 different ideas pitched to a panel of…

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