JUNE 10, 2021
IIMC Celebrates Its 75th Year of Supporting Clerks
The "I" In IIMC
At the 2021 Annual Conference, President Sheri Pierce fielded a question about increasing the "I" in IIMC. Indeed, IIMC is an international organization for Municipal Clerks all around the world.
We are collecting your ideas/interests for improving global connections and opportunities.

Please click HERE to share your thoughts with us.
IIMC Launches International Buddy Initiative
Are you interested in being a part of IIMC's International Buddy Initiative? We are assembling a list of Clerks interested in connecting with fellow Clerks from another country to discuss matters of mutual interest. Please click HERE to fill out an online form with the following information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Council/authority and country
  • Population of your council area
  • Budget of your council area
  • Purposes/Topics of Interest/Objectives (please limit to 75 characters)

If you have already reached out to Karen Lee, your information will be included.
International Study Abroad Program and Symposium Now Set For 2023
The 2022 Study Abroad Program and Symposium, scheduled for September 2022, has been rescheduled for September 2023.
NEW Webinar -- IIMC Partners with Prime Gov Solutions
Best Practices to Manage Your Boards and Commissions and Increase Constituent Participation in Local Governments, Post-COVID

Learn how to get qualified candidates with less work, automate training tracking, stay compliant, resolve recruiting issues for your boards and commissions.

In this webinar, the instructor will walk you through a step-by-step process to solve recruiting issues, get qualified candidates with less work, stay compliant with government requirements and automate your communication with your boards and commissions.

Learn how to partner with non-profit organizations to nurture and encourage female candidates for boards and committees. And discover the best practices to increase constituent’s participation in the local government in a post-COVID world of hybrid meetings.
Date: Wednesday, July 14
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT (11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET)
Credit hours: 2 hours
IIMC points: 1 CMC or 1 MMC Advanced Education with completed learning assessment
Fee: FREE!

Register HERE

For questions regarding this webinar, please reach out to Taryn Dibler at taryn.dibler@primegov.com or (480) 921-0678.
News Archive Page Added to IIMC Website
Have you missed an E-Briefing or IIMC News Digest? For your easier access, we've added a page to the IIMC website with the last six months of News and Updates. This page may be accessed by navigating the IIMC website Members -> Publications -> News and Updates or by clicking on the News Archive button at the top of any E-Briefing hereafter.

If you wish to access any older E-Briefings or IIMC News Digests, please contact Karen Lee at karen@iimc.com.
IIMC Begins Search for Director of Professional Development
IIMC has started its search for a full-time Director of Professional Development. The position is located at IIMC HQ in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. It is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the Organization's mission, vision and plan. A complete job description may be found HERE.

The Director of Professional Development collaborates with affiliated college and university Institutes, State/Provincial/National Associations and assists in developing educational partnerships beneficial to and appropriate for the Organization. In collaboration with the Director of Certification and Conference Program, the Director of Professional Development is responsible for a variety of activities including developing online education programs, promotional and educational publications as well as other educational endeavors.

For more information, contact IIMC Executive Director Chris Shalby at chriss@iimc.com.
Virtual Athenian Dialogues Approved Indefinitely
On Saturday, May 5, 2021, the IIMC Board of Directors voted to establish Virtual Athenian Dialogues as a permanent education offering and adopted an addition to the existing Athenian Leadership Policy specific to Virtual Dialogues.

Pre-approved Dialogues, including all the listings below and those listed on our Upcoming Dialogues page, are eligible for 3 CMC Education Points or 3 MMC Advanced Education Points with completion of the required learning assessment.

To reference a continually updated list of Athenian Dialogues, visit our Upcoming Dialogues page.

Books for Summer 2021 include: Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race; Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff; Mistakes I Made at Work: 25 Influential Women Reflect on What They Got Out of Getting it Wrong; Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead; My Own Words: Ruth Bader Ginsburg; Thunder Dog: The True Strength of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog & the Triumph of Trust; Girl, Wash Your Face; Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker; When Women Played Hardball; The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups; Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy; Life As I Climb: An Immigrant Girl's Journey Through Corporate America; I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban; My Fight/Your Fight

More information on the Athenian Dialogues, including a copy of the Athenian Dialogue Policy may be found on the IIMC website. Click the button below to learn more.
IIMC Career Center - JOB OPENINGS
  • City of Irvine, California - Assistant City Clerk NEW
  • City of Monroe, Washington - City Clerk NEW
  • City of Saratoga, California - City Clerk NEW
  • Southern California Association of Governments, Los Angeles, California - Deputy Clerk of the Board
  • City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Deputy City Clerk
  • Prince William County Government, Virginia - General Registrar/Director of Elections
  • City of San Bernardino, California - Assistant City Clerk
  • City of Fort Worth, Texas - City Secretary
  • City of Vernon, California - Deputy City Clerk
  • Town of Windsor, California - Town Clerk
  • City of Prospect, Kentucky - City Clerk
* Be sure to read the announcement above for IIMC's new Director of Professional Development position.
IIMC Call For Photos
We continue to meet the challenges that 2020-2021 continues to present.

IIMC is collecting photos of Municipal Clerks rising to the challenge of working and living through a difficult year.

A picture of the team in the City of Meridian, Idaho prompts the question: Will in-person staff meetings ever be the same again?

What comes to mind when you think about your 2020/21?

Please send photos to Karen Lee at karen@iimc.com.
"Cut Out Staff Meeting"

Photo credit: Chris Johnson, M.Ed., IdCMC, City Clerk
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Partners to Host New Summer Virtual Master Academy
UW-Green Bay: Each day qualifies for 4 hours of IIMC; MTAW; WMCA; UW-Green Bay County Certificates. Attend all 3 days to earn 12 hours.

NJ DCA contact hours: Attendees will earn IIMC education points. Courses are also approved for CMFO/CCFO; CTC; CPWM; RMC; QPA.
June 10, 2021
  • Learning Your Conflict Management Style
  • Conflict Management in the Workplace

June 17, 2021
  • The NEW Sensitivity Touch Points of Today's Environment
  • Defending Your City-Village-Town Hall

Cost: $100/Day

Click HERE for more information
Earn a new credential!

Digital Badge:
Sensitivity and Conflict Skills
IIMC Windfall Affinity Program
Listed below are the current vendors offering discounts through the Windfall program. Members in Regions I through IX may take advantage of the following deals.
  • Office Depot: Save up to 75% off office essentials
  • Home Depot ProXtra: Save time. Save money. Get rewarded.
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  • 4imprint: Save 10% off promotional products
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  • Accounting Department.com: Save on online business accounting services
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. The certification application and review process remain at two to three-weeks. Members who have certification points on file may still schedule appointments in available time slots to discuss reviewed certification applications and points received.
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