2013 State of the Association

The annual State of the Association is linked here https://fccma.org/state-of-the-association/ for member review.  This annual summary of the Association’s programs, projects and fiscal status are provided in lieu of an annual report, which used to be mailed to each member.  This report also substitutes for committee reports at the annual business meeting, which will be held…

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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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Florida Public Human Resources Association Conference

The Florida Public Human Resources Association Conference will be held July 29 to July 31, 2013 in St. Augustine at the World Golf Village Resort.  The theme is “Pioneering the New HR Frontier.” For the conference schedule and registration please visit the website: www.fphra.org.

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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Financial Planning Appointments at Conference

It’s never too early to start planning your retirement. Every year FCCMA invites professional financial planners from ICMA-RC to offer personal financial review and planning appointments. You don’t have to be a member of ICMA-RC to participate. ICMA-RC offers this review and planning to all FCCMA members. Chris Ervin and Hortensia Perez have appointments available…

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Advance Leadership Assessment

Strategic Government Resources, a local government research firm, is offering FCCMA members and their organizations an opportunity to access a personalized Advanced Leadership Assessment at no cost and no strings attached. To take the assessment, go to gov.iopt.com  and complete the assessment.  It will take less than five minutes and the results will be among the…

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CityStats 2013

The FLC Center for Municipal Research and Innovation is currently collecting the 2013 CityStats Survey. Every municipality’s participation is vital to producing accurate data. Without updated information from every city and town in Florida, the League is unable to provide helpful resources and research to elected officials and city staff throughout the year. If your…

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