The International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) has recognized Kent State University's Ohio & West Virginia Municipal Clerks Career Development Program as fulfilling all requirements for the educational component of its Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) award. The program enables municipal clerks to become more professional in carrying out their duties by providing a broad base of education and training in specific areas of responsibility. Professionals from universities, public sector positions, private consulting firms, and law firms provide instruction in their specialized areas of expertise.

 2009 Career Development Program and Master Municipal Academy

The 2009 Ohio and West Virginia Municipal Clerks Career Development Program and Master Municipal Academy are designed to support the educational purpose for the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC).  This year’s program focuses on:

*Skills you can use today

*Insights on management and legal issues

*Knowledge in three major areas:

                    - Public Administration and organization

                    - Social and interpersonal issues

                    - Elective including records management, public relations, and computer literacy

  SCHOLARSHIPS – 2009 OMCA ScholarshipsApplication Deadline is Aug. 31, 2009.

Ohio Municipal Clerks Association (OMCA) offers scholarships for Ohio Municipal Clerks and Clerk-Treasurers to attend the 2009 Municipal Clerks Career Development Program.  The scholarships are available for first-, second-, or third-year students, or Master Municipal Clerks students.  Applications are available at www.omca.us, or contact:

Misty Cheshire

(937) 506-3173 (phone)

(937) 667-5816 (fax)

e-mail: cheshirem@tippcity.net. 

LODGING

The University Center, KSU Stark Professional Education and Conference Center .  Lodging suggestion:

The Courtyard Marriott

4375 Metro Circle NW

Canton, OH 44720, 

(330) 494-6494. 

Overnight rates are $109 per night, plus tax. To make a reservation call the hotel directly and identify yourself with the Ohio/West Virginia Municipal Clerks or visit the website: http://cwp.marriott.com/cakcc/ohwvclerksinstitute

For more information about the programs, please contact:

Kerry Macomber

Senior Research Associate

Center for Public Administration and Public Policy

128 Bowman Hall

(330) 672-7148