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nebraska municipal clerk institute.

mark your calendar!

2009 -- March 16-20, Sandhills Convention Center, North Platte 

2010 -- March 15-19, Sandhills Convention Center, North Platte

2011 - March 14-18, Holiday Inn Convention Center, Kearney

2012 - March 12-16, Holiday Inn Convention Center, Kearney

what is the clerk institute?

The Nebraska Municipal Clerk Institute is an annual continuing education professional seminar held in Nebraska during March of each year for municipal clerks in Nebraska. The Institute was initiated in 1976 by the, then, Department of Public Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), in conjunction with the League of Nebraska Municipalities and the Nebraska Municipal Clerks' Association (NMCA) section of the League of Nebraska Municipalities. The UNO School of Public Administration is responsible for operating the Institute.

The Institute is accredited by International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) and provides opportunities for completing the educational requirement for achieving the prestigious status of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) awarded by IIMC. The Institute has been instrumental in bringing community recognition and honor to Municipal Clerks and their office.

Although the main purpose of the Institute is to provide professional training and education, a number of other types of events are held during the week.

• A Celebration of Clerks highlights the Area Associations with a colorful flag ceremony.
• A social event for Institute clerks on Monday evening is a great way to meet your fellow clerks.
• A Wednesday evening reception hosted by NMCA, vendors and other sponsors provides another opportunity to get acquainted socially.
• Vendors will have displays available on Wednesday and Thursday.
• A silent auction of items donated (and often created) by the Institute and Academy participants and others is held Wednesday and Thursday and benefits the scholarship program.
• The annual business meeting of the NMCA is held on Thursday.
• The week ends with a special theme banquet, clerks' awards, a graduation ceremony and entertainment.

scholarships.

Scholarships are available for Clerks to receive financial assistance to attend the Institute. These scholarships have been made possible by a grant from the Department of Economic Development, donations to the NMCA Scholarship Fund, and proceeds from the Silent Auction which is held each year during the week of the Institute and Academy. As many scholarships as possible will be awarded until funds are exhausted. The scholarship covers only the tuition fee (or a part of it) and does not cover room, board or travel expenses.  Clerks must be a member of NMCA in order to be eligible for a scholarship. If you are not sure if you are a member you can check with the Secretary/Treasurer of the NMCA.

The Scholarship Application Form is posted on-line as soon as it is available in the fall.

certification requirements.

For more information about the Certified Municipal Clerk designation requirements and membership in IIMC go to their website at www.iimc.com.