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The Certified Michigan Municipal Clerk designation distinguishes those clerks whose education and training enhance their quality of service to the public and the municipality in which they serve. Professional development benefits the individual clerk, while improving the administration of local government. Whether elected or appointed, clerks serve a powerful role in coordinating public programs and influencing legislative initiatives. A Certified Michigan Municipal Clerk affords a community the very best in administering many of the following programs and services regulated by Federal, State, and local laws:

¾ Election Administration ¾ Freedom of Information Act

Coordinator ¾ Open Meetings/Agenda Preparation ¾ Minutes/Parliamentary Procedure ¾ Treasury/Finance/Budgeting ¾ Notary Administration ¾ Records Management ¾ Human Resources/Personnel

Management ¾ Zoning/Publications/Notices ¾ Licensing ¾ Passports ¾ Legislative Expertise and Influence

Proudly sponsored by:Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks

Certification Continuously Qualifying

Michigan Clerks

The Certification that Matters in Michigan. Attain it, Wear it.

v2016

Marne McGrath, CMCDeputy City ClerkCity of Ferndale

“As a new Certified Municipal Clerk I was concerned that my opportunities for continuing education may be more limited now that I have achieved my CMC designation. In my opinion, the Certified Michigan Municipal Clerk (CMMC) designation is an important tool for me to keep learning and growing as a clerk. Our duties as clerks require us to keep up on emerging trends in municipal government so we can provide our residents with the most efficient and highest quality service. What better way to keep abreast of the constant changes than to make continuing education and training the priority that it should be?

I believe the CMMC designation and re-certification program will empower clerks by giving us the knowledge and confidence to better administer our duties in the ever-changing field of municipal government.”

For more information:Contact MAMC at info@michiganclerks.orgor (517) 372-MAMC

The CMMC Education and Certification Guidelines and Application are available at www.michiganclerks.org/Education/CMMCCertification.aspx

Achieve the certification you deserve and earned from years of education and training. The Certified Michigan Municipal Clerk (CMMC) designation is an honor awarded by the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks and is a valued certification for you as a Michigan clerk.Distinguish yourself from your peers and highlight your commitment to professional development:

¾¾ Display the achievement of an honor granted for your dedication to the profession and commitment to operating your office with the highest level of integrity and know-how that was attained through educational perseverance.

¾¾ Qualify the investment in education and training, empowering you with the tools necessary to perform your duties. Encourage re-certification status to keep you current on ever-changing legal requirements pertaining to your various jobs functions.

¾¾ Provide added assurance to your municipality, board, constituents, residents, voters, and businesses through specialized education.

CertificationsThe two levels of certification are CMMC and CMMC Recertification (3 year expiration).CMMC Requirements:

1. Must be an active member of the MAMC.2. Must have accomplished one of the

following:a. Completed Michigan Municipal

Clerks Institue (MMCI);b. Attained IIMC – CMC Certification;c. Attained IIMC – MMC Certification.

CMMC – Recertification Requirements:1. Must be an active member of the MAMC.2. Requires having accumulated twenty

(20) points as permissible by MAMC and identified in the guidelines.

CostThe application fee for CMMC certification is $100. Qualified applicants will receive a certificate and a lapel pin. As an option, a slide-in certificate plaque is available for an additional cost of $40.

CMMC ~ Ensuring Civic Relevance

Coursework and LocationsThese certification programs encourage continual education through professional organizations such as:

¾ International Institute of Municipal Clerks ¾ Michigan Township Association ¾ Michigan Municipal League ¾ State of Michigan Bureau of Elections ¾ Michigan Government Financial Officers

Association ¾ National Association of Government Archives

and Records Administrators (NAGARA) ¾ Association of Records Managers

Administrators (ARMA) ¾ Accredited Universities and Colleges ¾ MAMC’s Educational Opportunities

¾ Annual Summer Conference ¾ Master Academy ¾ Free Education Day ¾ Clerking 101

“The challenges of constant change and increased demands are a way of life in Michigan’s public sector environment. The Certified Michigan Municipal Clerk (CMMC) designation fits perfectly with MAMC’s mission to provide ongoing learning opportunities to its members. The MAMC Board recognizes how critical continuous education is to sustaining success in the profession.

With that in mind, the CMMC designation and renewal requirement was developed to provide the proper incentive and recognition to MAMC members who focus on achieving continuous education. MAMC has a goal of being “the place to go” for Clerks for training, information and networking. There are plans to expand training opportunities and offer additional courses where members can develop new skills and join others in finding ways to confront the challenges they face every day. The CMMC program is designed to be flexible, affordable, and meet the ongoing educational needs of the membership in the important work they do as public servants in Michigan.

As the MAMC Institute Director, I am very pleased to congratulate the Board of Directors on their excellent work and diligence to make this happen, and I fully endorse this designation. Furthermore, I would like to encourage all members to take full advantage of the educational opportunities and the certification offered by the MAMC. I feel confident that the CMMC designation will be a successful endeavor for many years to come.”

Lewis G. Bender, PhDProfessor Emeritus, Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleMAMC Institute Director and Facilitator

Institute Director Endorses CMMC