SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTEDInstitute Scholarship Applications are now being accepted for the following CCAC MMCA (Master Municipal Clerk Academy) and TTC (Technical Track for Clerks) Institute Sessions.
November 1, 2009 is the deadline to submit your application.
 Application
MMCA (Master Municipal Clerk Academy), February 2010
Location: TBD
Registration costs: $1,000 (submit to adjustment)
Registration: Register online at www.cepoweb.com
Online course registration will be available
Downloadable registration form is also available online
Contact: Maureen Kane (951) 789-8319; CEPOwithKane(at)aol.com
TTC (Series 100), March 2010
Location: University of Riverside Extension Campus
1200 University Avenue, Riverside, CA
Registration costs: $1,220 (subject to adjustment)
Registration: Opens Mid-January 2010 until session is full
Contact: Maureen Kane, (951) 789-8319; TTCwithKane(at)aol.com
TTC Series (400), June 2010
Location: University of Riverside Extension Campus
1200 University Avenue, Riverside, CA
Registration costs: $1,200 (subject to adjustment)
Registration: Opens Mid-April 2010 until session is full
Contact: Maureen Kane, (951) 789-8319; TTCwithKane(at)aol.com
You may email your completed application (with an electronic or scanned signature) to me at dabrahamson(at)ci.fremont.ca.us
Other options for submitting your application:
Mail or Fax to:
Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC
CCAC Professional Development Director
c/o Fremont City Clerk's Office
PO Box 5006
Fremont, CA 94537-5006
*FAX: (510) 284-4061
*NOTE: If you fax your application, there is no need to forward a hard copy via mail.
Section 8 of the attached policy explains how scholarships are paid to recipients. Section 9 outlines the procedure used for Division level scholarships in addition to the State scholarships. CALIFORNIA ETHICS SUMMITWHEN: Thursday, July 30, 2009
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE: Santa Clara City Council Chambers
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 615-2220
COST/POINTS: $60 – Make checks payable to NCCCA
Four (4) CMC, CMC Recertification and MMC Points
PROGRAM: Seven presenters will share examples, teach skills and foster a peer group focused on the implementation of ethics, good government and community/voter outreach efforts. The program will help the City Clerk to develop implementation strategies and content for programs specific to the character and budgetary constraints of their unique community.
 Flyer/Registration
NEW IIMC CERTIFICATION POINT MINIMUMS & GRACE PERIODAt the IIMC Board meeting held in Chicago last month, the Board discussed the reductions to travel and training budgets which are being sustained across the membership creating difficulty in meeting certification minimum point requirements for CMC, CMC Recertification, and MMC candidates. As a result of their discussion, the Board unanimously approved a temporary suspension for certification point minimums and grade periods as follows:
1. Temporary suspend the 4-year deadline for Recertification and 6 points per year minimum for MMC candidates to be revisited at the 2009 mid-year Board meeting.
a. Upon the CMC 4-year anniversary date, CMC Recertification candidates unable to meet the minimum 20 points shall submit an Application for Admission with the $50 fee, and if desired, points accrued thus far toward Recertification.
b. Upon receiving a CMC, those wishing to pursue an MMC shall file an Application for Admission and the $50 fee, regardless of the ability to meet the 6-point per year minimum.
c. Upon the CMC anniversary date, all MMC candidates shall annually continue to submit points accrued, regardless of meeting the 6-point minimum.
2. Reconfirm intent that college coursework alone (without Institute attendance) in a related field taken before January 1, 2007, resulting in a degree qualifies a member for the CMC Grace Period. College coursework alone (without Academy attendance) in a related field taken before January 1, 2007, used for Advanced Education points, qualifies a member for the MMC Grace Period.
3. Request the IIMC Executive Director to proactively communicate the temporary rules suspension and CMC and MMC Grace Period clarification with the membership.
 New IIMC Grace Period Information
NOTICE OF NOMINATIONSNotice of Nominations—2009
City Clerks Association of California (CCAC)
League of California Cities—City Clerks Department
Want to get involved and serve the CCAC Membership, if so fill out the Acceptance of Nomination form and return by July 17, 2009.
 Notice of Nomination and Forms
For additional information contact Elizabeth Aguire, City of Galt, Nominating Committee Chair, (209) 366-7130—FAX (209) 745-3373 LAguire(at)ci.galt.ca.us SAVE THE DATE - CCAC 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCEThe CCAC 2010 Annual Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ventura Beach, on April 28 - April 30, 2010.
 Save the Date Flyer
CEPO IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE LEADERSHIP 2009 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!As part of the 36 year CEPO heritage, this year CEPO is pleased to offer the
traditional Leadership 2009 session. Registration is now open for this special week of August 16-21, 2009 at the beautiful La Casa de Maria retreat center in Santa Barbara, CA.
CEPO recognizes that these are tough economic times and agency budgets are very tight. In an effort to be a valuable training partner, CEPO is offering this year's session at last year's registration cost of only $2200, which includes triple occupancy room, all meals, and all training materials.
Detailed information about the session is available at the CEPO website.
Visit www.cepoweb.com today for more information and to register.
There is an Early Bird registration discount of 5% when you register and payment is received before June 1, 2009. A group discount of 5% is also available if your agency sends 3 or more people. Do both and receive 10% of all registrations! CENTRAL DIVISION - NUTS & BOLTSCCAC Central Division “NUTS & BOLTS” Workshop
July 23 & 24, 2009
The Emory Reception/Banquet Hall
Holiday Inn Express, Manteca
$250 per participant for CCAC members
$275 per participant for non-members
Registration Deadline is July 1, 2009!
For questions regarding this workshop, please contact:
Joann Tilton MMC,
City Clerk
City of Manteca
(209) 239-8417
 Flyer and Registration Information SOUTHERN DIVISION NUTS & BOLTSSouthern Division Nuts & Bolts will be held on October 8th and 9th.
Registration Costs: $250 for CCAC Members
$275 for Non-CCAC Members
Registration Deadlines: Late September 2009
Location: Brea, CA
Certification Level: Entry Level and CMC Candidates
Point Value: 2.0 CMC Education Points or 6.0 CMC Education Points for TTC Graduates
CCAC Scholarship Deadline and Contact: n/a
 Flyer
 Registration Form
Contact for Session: Lisa Pope
Malibu City Clerk
(310) 456-2489 x 228
lpope(at)ci.malibu.ca.us or
Jeffrie Madland,
Camarillo Deputy City Clerk
(805) 388-5315
jmadland(at)ci.camarillo.ca.us REGION IX NEWSLETTERPlease see the latest newsletter from Pam and Colleen with all the latest from IIMC! Give us a call anytime...we love hearing from you!
 Region IX - January 2009
NEWS CLERKS SHOULD KNOWPlease check out the latest news Clerks should know:
 Update on AB 715 to eliminate the requirement to publish ordinances in the newspaper
 State Proposes Raid of Local Share of Gas Tax and Redevelopment Tax Increment (Released 06/18/09)
News Clerks Should Know" about AB 715 which would eliminate the requirement to publish ordinances in the newspaper:  AB 715 Information with Sample Support Letter
 League Support of AB 715
 CCAC Support of AB 715
 “Save Your City” from the State’s Proposed $2 Billion Raid
 Cities Begin Declaring Severe Fiscal Hardship
 SB 711 Public Meetings; Closed Session; Labor Negotiations
 Update SB 711 (Leno) Public Meetings; Closed Session; Labor Negotiations (Released 04/14/09)
 May 19, 2009, Special Election - Official Voter Information (Released 3/23/09)
 2008/2009 Campaign Changes (Released 3/17/09)
 SB 711 (Leno) Proposed Revisions the Brown Act Regarding Closed Sessions for Labor Negotiations (Released 3/16/09)
 Do-It-Yourself Legislative Tracking (Released 2/23/09)
 Not Too Late to Consolidate with the May 19 Statewide Special Election (Released 2/22/09)
Getting City Funding from the Federal Economic Stimulus Package (Released 2/21/09)
 State Budget Deal Proposes a May 19, 2009 Statewide Special Election (Released 2/17/09)
Proposed Revisions to Brown Act for Closed Sessions (Released 1/28/09)
FPPC Regulation 18944.2 - Form 801 Changes (Released 1/27/09)
 County of Orange Registrar of Voters Info. (Released 1/19/09)
 Governor Releases 2009/10 Budget (Released 1/5/09)
 Form 410, New Requirements (Released 12/18/08)
AB 3030, Effective 1/1/09 (Released 12/17/08)
Clarifications to the Brown Act (Released 12/16/08)
HAVE AN IDEA? SUBMIT A LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALIf you notice a statute or code that needs to be clarified or changed, consider submitting a Legislative Proposal. Complete the form as thoroughly as possible, and your Legislative Committee will take it from there.
 Legislative Proposal Form
NO TIME!!
If you are unable to complete the full Legislative Proposal, we still want to hear from you. Simply fill out and send us the Quick Form.
 Quick Legislative Proposal Form
For additional information, check out the Legislative Update page. COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDEDHave you ever thought about getting more involved in the City Clerk's Association of California (CCAC) by serving on a committee at the State or Division level, but are unsure of where to start. The CCAC Board has created an interest card especially for you. The information will be shared with a CCAC representative who will contact you when committee openings become available. This is a great way to meet other Clerks and earn points towards MMC Certification. All active CCAC Members may serve on committees. Many committee assignments are handled via conference call.
 Committee Interest Card >>
CMC/MMC/RECERTIFICATION GUIDELINESNew Guidelines/New Applications -
In May 2008, the IIMC Board of Directors revised Education Guidelines for Certified Municipal Clerk, Master Municipal Clerk, and for Recertification.
 IIMC Certification Guidelines >>
CMC/MMC GRACE PERIODSAt the May 2008 Annual Meeting in Atlanta, the IIMC Board of Directors spent the first portion of their meeting discussing IIMC’s education philosophy. Given the on-going concerns with the education program guidelines, the Board unanimously voted to implement the following items:
 | Extend the “grace period” to complete CMC and MMC certification programs through 2009; and
| | Reduce the MMC annual point candidacy requirements from 12 to 6; and
| | Eliminate the bachelor degree requirement for MMC certification. |
Education discussions will be on-going and will include a membership survey in upcoming months.
A detailed explanation and flow charts of what that means to each of you individually has been summarized in two helpful documents, which can be found below. We are already hearing from Clerks who have benefited from the grace period and are forwarding now completed applications to IIMC much earlier than anticipated! Take the time to read through these materials. The accommodations offered are significant.
http://www.iimc.com/Education/Certification/GRACE%20PERIOD-CMC.doc
http://www.iimc.com/Education/Certification/GRACE%20PERIOD-MMC.doc CITY CLERK'S HANDBOOK ORDER FORMThe 2004 City Clerk's Handbook (newest edition) is now available on CD.
 Order Form
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