IMC encourages Municipal Clerks to continue learning and growing personally and professionally. Its education and development programs offer avenues for this continued learning.

Municipal Clerks Institutes

This Directory lists Certification and Master Municipal Clerk programs in the United States and Canada recognized by the IIMC.

Each listing contains the name of the sponsoring university or college and association.

Completion of 100 hours of approved Institute training fulfills educational requirements for IIMC's Certified Municipal clerk (CMC) designation. Please contact particular Institutes listed below for specific information on their programs.

	Municipal Clerk Institutes Profiles
	IIMC - MCEF Scholarship Information
	Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Jennifer Ward

Certified Municipal Clerk Program (CMC)

Begun in 1969, this prestigious program assists Clerks in increasing their proficiency in areas related to their work, and their professional and personal growth. Each of the 45 Institutes designs an annual education curriculum within IIMC guidelines to address common learning needs as well as issues particular to their jurisdictions. Certification points are awarded for achievements in education and professional work experience in government and business.

	Information About the CMC Program
	CMC Application - PDF
	CMC Scholarship Application (MCEF)
	Questions & Answers About the CMC Program
	Contact: Toni Brandt

Master Municipal Clerk Academy (MMCA)

The Master Municipal Clerk Academy is IIMC's post Certification continuing education program for Clerks. It offers Seminars and workshop to practicing Municipal and Deputy Clerks who have achieved CMC status with IIMC.

Academy members may be awarded the MMC designation after completing the full four-level program over a minimum 7-year period of study and continued professional service as a Municipal or Deputy Clerk.

	Information About the MMCA Program
	MMCA Application - PDF
	MMCA Scholarship Application (MCEF)
	Questions & Answers About the MMCA Program
	Contact: Toni Bran

The Recertification Program

Inaugurated January 1, 2000, the Recertification Program allows Certified Municipal Clerks to renew their CMC status every four years by completing 40 hours of training. CMCs who are members of the Master Municipal Clerk Academy and actively pursuing MMC status are not required to recertify.

Annual Conference Education Program

For more information about IIMC's education programs, please call the Director of Education at 909-944-4162 or E-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Each May, Conference Delegates select from over 40 concurrent sessions, special topic seminars, plenary sessions and educational site visits. MMCA members also earn credits by attending pre-conference MMCA seminars and workshops.