Cornell Municipal Clerks Institute

JULY 19 - 23, 2009

Click here for the 2009 brochure.

International Institute of Municipal Clerks
Cornell’s Institute is approved by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC). Founded in 1947, IIMC is the leading professional nonprofit association of Municipal Clerks and officials from cities and towns around the world.

To receive Certified Municipal Clerks (CMC) or Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) Designation through Cornell’s Municipal Clerks Institute, clerks must belong to IIMC for a minimum of two years. Information about applying for IIMC membership and designation requirements can be found at IIMC’s website: http://www.iimc.com

Click here for GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING CMC CERTIFICATION

Description
The Cornell Municipal Clerks Institute is a premium educational opportunity provided by a partnership between the City and Village Clerks and the Town Clerks Associations of the State of New York and Cornell University's Community and Rural Development Institute (CaRDI). We invite you to participate. You will gain new knowledge, skills, enhance the administration of your office, and contribute to the professionalism of your municipal government. For a personal account of CMCI, check out this article "Continuing Education – an investment in yourself and in your profession: Clerk speaks out about summer Clerks Institute at Cornell" By Eric S. Denk.

Dates & Location
July 19-23, 2009, ILR Conference Center, Cornell University Campus, Ithaca, New York.

Audience
City, town, and village clerks, deputy clerks, and clerks of county legislative boards, as well as other municipal officials who seek professional development. Those who want to attend in order to gain needed additional credits to maintain their CMC status are welcomed. Certified Municipal Clerks who want to continue working towards the Master Municipal Clerks certification (MMC) are also encouraged to attend.

Clerks Master Class

Instructors
Cornell University faculty, faculty from other New York universities, as well as professionals within the Cornell community serve the Cornell Muncipal Clerks and Master Clerks Programs.

Two people at reception

By attending, you will:

Improve your professional skills and enhance the service you provide to your local government and community
Work toward the 120-hour requirement (over a three-year period) of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) to become a Certified Municipal Clerk.

Teaching Format
Small classroom lectures, hands-on computer labs, group activities, self-evaluations, and informal discussions are all used during these trainings.

Municipal Clerks in class

Registration Information

Certified Municipal Clerks and Master of Municipal Clerks registration fee is $775. This includes all coursework, materials, meals, a banquet, and air-conditioned lodging for four nights. For detailed conference information, please click on the appropriate link below. Registration is available by clicking here.