APRIL 27, 2022
Diverse perspectives in IIMC Membership and Leadership are critical to the Organization's ongoing success. IIMC views its members’ diverse backgrounds and interests as assets and is committed to promoting inclusive environments where members from across the Municipal Clerk profession feel valued, respected and welcomed. IIMC will not discriminate based on profession, race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location or professional level. IIMC is committed to having Board members that are representative of the diverse make-up of its membership.
53rd Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week -- What Are Your Plans?
May 1 - 7 is 2022 Annual Professional Municipal Clerk Week!

Visit IIMC's official Professional Municipal Clerks Week page for a list of resources including a 2022 proclamation template, news releases, and event promotion fact sheet.

Be sure to take advantage of celebratory materials designed and developed for your use courtesy of your very own IIMC Public Relations and Marketing Committee.

Don't forget to share your photos and stories with IIMC by sending to media@iimc.com.
April 2022 Issue of the News Digest Is Now Available
In this issue:
  • IIMC President's Message
  • IIMC Education Update
  • 53rd Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week
  • Clerk Trivia
  • Leading An Exhausted Workforce
  • Proposed Constitutional Amendments
  • Conference Spread - Little Rock
  • Regional/Provincial/National News
  • Why Everyone Should Attend IIMC Regional Meetings: An Open Letter To My Fellow Clerks
  • New Brunswick's Local Governments Transformed
  • Benefits Of Being An IIMC Member
  • Calendar

Do you have items to include in the next IIMC News Digest? Submit them to Karen Lee at karen@iimc.com.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
COMING SOON! Online Professional Development Program (PDP): June 2022 Series
The purpose of the online professional development program is to enrich our learning community by creating a learning platform to develop skills appropriate to the workplace for Municipal Clerks that supports a diversity of thoughts, perspectives, experiences, and honors identities (including race, gender, class, sexuality, religion, ability, etc.). We are especially committed to increasing the representation of those Municipal Clerks who might not otherwise participate in professional development opportunities.

All webinars have been approved by the IIMC Education Department for 1 CMC Education or 1 MMC Advanced Education point with a completed learning assessment.

Further details soon to come!
  • June 16: Influential Leadership in Real Time NEW
  • June 22: Effective Grant Writing for Municipal Clerks NEW

Testimonial for Online Professional Development Program, Ethics in Action: As municipal clerks, we often find ourselves in ethical dilemmas.  Through the recent educational session, “Ethics in Action,” participants studied real life scenarios found within our municipalities.  The discussion of these scenarios and solutions provided participants the opportunity to understand the consequences of our actions and/or inactions. This interactive session was a reminder that the ethics and integrity of our respective offices are paramount in today’s society. This session also brought home the importance of our personal ethics in the workplace. -- Pamela Smith, MMC
New England Municipal Clerks Institute (NEMCI&A) Spring 2022 Webinar Schedule
 
When: Thursday Afternoons from 1 - 3 PM ET
Cost: $60 each
Points: All webinars are approved for 1 CMC Education Point or 1 MMC Education Point

Topics:
  • Supervising With Success: April 28
  • Project Planning Using the 4 D Process: May 5
  • Respect and Inclusion in the Workplace: May 12

If link above does not work, visit www.visioneerlearning.com and click "Live Webinars"
A 5 Half-Day International Training Course: Using Evidence for more Effective Policies (VIRTUAL)
 
Strengthening & Transferring Evidence for Policies & Politics Society (STEPPS) has designed a five half-day course on Applying Evidence for more Effective Policies that will take place from May 9-13 at George Washington University.
CONFERENCE UPDATES
2022 Annual Conference Registration is OPEN: Seats Still Available!
PRE-CONFERENCE ADVANCED ACADEMY SESSION #3 (May 21):
HR is Sexy: Human Resource Trends in Municipal Government

Nicole Anderson, CEO and Founder, MEND HR Solutions and MEND Recruiting

Human Resources was created as Personnel Management or Office Management in the late 1970s. As this position has evolved, the Human Resources we know today was formed.  

The problem is that it has stopped evolving with the needs of the organization. Human Resources has been stuck in an archaic design that limits its ability to be more forward thinking and impact organizations. 

In our session, we will show you how HR can be Sexy, even in government. Local governments have many challenges that private business do not. Limited budgets for newer technology, compensation structures set by the state with little wiggle room to recruit top talent, procedures that are set by laws or the constitution. You will learn new ways to get creative to maximize your HR functions through a hiring culture, retention programs, HR technology, as well as many others. We will also work through scenarios you may face in the ever-changing employment law arena.

Pre-registration and payment of a $179.00 fee is required to attend this Academy session. In order to receive certification points, each participant is required to complete a learning assessment. This session is limited to 50 registered delegates. Delegates must register by Monday, May 2, 2022.
Join the 2022 Annual Conference - Little Rock, Arkansas Facebook Group for updates, networking, and conversations with Little Rock hosts and other conference attendees!
IIMC Foundation Silent Auction 2022

Don’t forget to bring your items for the IIMC Foundation Silent Auction in Little Rock! Proceeds from the auction are used to fund scholarships and educational activities for IIMC members. Drop your item(s) at the IIMC registration Desk, or bring them to the exhibit hall on Sunday, May 21. Items will be on display in the exhibit hall, as well as online at https://www.32auctions.com/IIMC2022. Be sure to visit the site and set up your account to place your bids online.

IIMC Career Center - JOB OPENINGS
  • Town of Bay Harbor Islands, Florida - Town Clerk NEW
  • North Bay Village, Florida - Village Clerk NEW
  • Valley Water, San Jose, California - Assistant Deputy Clerk I/II NEW
  • Town of Los Gatos, California - Town Clerk NEW
  • City of Boulder, Colorado - Licensing Manager-Regulatory Licensing Division
  • City of Patterson, California - Deputy City Clerk
  • City of West Lake Hills, Texas - City Secretary/Human Resources Director
  • City of Petaluma, California - Deputy City Clerk
  • City of Emeryville/Management of Emeryville Services Authority (MESA), California - Deputy City Clerk
  • County of Contra Costa, Martinez, California - Assistant County Clerk - Recorder
  • City of Chico, California - Records Manager
  • Town of Indian River Shores, Florida - Town Clerk
  • City of Gilroy, California - Deputy City Clerk
Calling All Mentors: Mentor The Next Generation Of Public Service Leaders
iMentor is an education non-profit and youth mentoring program working to empower first-generation college students to graduate high school, succeed in college, and achieve their ambitions through one-on-one mentorships. Many of iMentor students identify as people of color, are international students, or speak languages other than English. Many iMentor students are interested in local government and public service careers!

iMentor regions are located in New York City, Oakland, Baltimore, and Chicago.

Looking for a chance to give back and join an incredible community of volunteers? To take the next step to becoming a mentor: https://imentor.org/get-involved/become-a-mentor

iMentor is recruiting adult volunteer mentors for NEXT school year (2022-2023).
Sign Up for IIMC Calendar and News Alerts
Did you know you could sign up for email and/or text alerts for upcoming events and calendar items?

PRO TIP: For all announcements and updates on IIMC's new Online Professional Development program, subscribe to the IIMC Online Professional Development Calendar and receive an email or text when new courses are added or updated. Scroll down and click on the green "Notify Me" button.

Scroll down on the home page to "Upcoming Events," and click on Notify me for Upcoming Events and Calendar items or simply click on the button below. Select from a list of calendars.

After you add your email address, click on the envelope icon for which item you'd like to subscribe. You may also opt for text alerts.
Are You A Blood Donor?
The American Red Cross has declared its first national blood crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a decline in donor turnout. Visit https://3cu.be/blood to download the American Red Cross app to make an appointment at a location near you. Each donation can impact up to three lives.

Join IIMC's team! Click "Impact" at the bottom right of the screen and "My Team" at the top of the next screen. Search "IIMC."
IIMC Windfall Affinity Program
Regions 1-9 Members of IIMC can access exclusive discounts on products and services you use most. The best part, it’s completely FREE. No fees, no obligations – just great business and personal saving benefits!

Office Depot April Specials
IIMC Office Update
IIMC staff continues to work daily, ascertaining that we are meeting our members' needs and ensuring there is continuity within the Organization. Staff continues to work full-time via a staggered schedule, splitting its time in the office and remotely as we slowly maneuver our way into having everyone safely back at headquarters. The timetable to return staff safely to a full office schedule is still in flux. Staff's safety and continuous service to our members are paramount. As of this E-Briefing, staff will continue to operate using a staggered schedule until it's safe to return everyone to work.
 
The Education Department has been working with Institutes and IIMC affiliated online companies to produce webinars and to provide complimentary and discounted online courses. Members who have certification points on file may still schedule appointments in available time slots to discuss reviewed certification applications and points received. Members can easily see the Education Department’s real-time availability and schedule an appointment at https://calendly.com/iimceducation.

The Membership Department continues to be at your service via email or phone calls.

If you have any questions, please contact staff or me. Thank you and stay safe.
 
Chris Shalby
IIMC Executive Director
chriss@iimc.com
8331 Utica Avenue, Suite 200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: (909) 944-4162
Toll Free: (800) 251-1639
Fax: (909) 944-8545