Welcome to the NYSACVC website!
The 2024-2025 Officers elected at our 2024 Annual meeting are as follows:
President Amanda Detschner, CMC/RMC/CMFO-Village of Barker
1st Vice President Kerri Harrington, RMC-City of Oneonta
2nd Vice President Corine Bump, RMC-Village of Cuba
Director Liz Gaynor, MMC/RMC/CMFO-Village of Sands Point
Director Anthony Costantini-Village of Hastings-on-Hudson
Secretary Megan Bay, CMC/RMC/CMFO-Village of Naples
Treasurer Martina McClinton-Village of Rhinebeck
Immediate Past President Elizabeth Dreaper, RMC-Village of Dobbs Ferry
Presidents Remarks: March 17, 2025:
I hope a glimmer of this beautiful Spring weather has visited your part of New York State recently. Warmer, sunny days are sure a welcomed change from the blustery NY winter we all experienced.
In some Villages, tomorrow is Village Election Day. I wish everyone a smooth election without any unforeseen hiccups. For those Clerks who will be dealing with a change in leadership, via the Mayor or Board members, I wish you the best during the transition. Change is never easy, but through the common purpose of making your community strong and thriving, I hope you develop a common mission that ensures your communities future success. Good Luck All!
The IIMC Annual conference is coming up fast, May 18-May 21, 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri. I'm attending for the first time and look forward to seeing other NYS Clerks in attendance. The IIMC is an amazing organization that promotes the vital roles that all Clerks play in their municipalities and offers incredible educational opportunities through institutes, conferences, regional meetings and online webinars.
Also, please remember that May 4-10th, 2025 is 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week. Check the IIMC website for a sample proclamation, promotional materials and a flyer you can share.
In 1984 and in 1994, Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, respectively, signed a Proclamation officially declaring Professional Municipal Clerks Week the first full week of May and recognizing the essential role Municipal Clerks play in local government.
Although it is one of the oldest positions in local government, few people realize the vital services Municipal and Deputy Clerks perform for their community. Primarily, they act as the cornerstone of their council/board.
The functions of the Clerk necessitate a thorough knowledge of law procedure, administration and interpersonal relations. IIMC further challenges Clerks to fervently pursue continuing education opportunities and professional networking to “establish [their] proper role as a member of the municipal executive team.”
The International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) sponsors Professional Municipal Clerks Week. Founded in 1947, IIMC is the professional association of 14,700 City, Town, Township, Village, Borough, Deputy and County Clerks. IIMC is dedicated to improving the professionalism of the Clerk and increasing the productivity of local government.
As President of the NYSACVC, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for the work/functions you perform for your communities. The role of Clerk or Deputy Clerk are extremely vital in all functions of your Town/Village/City/County. Thank you again and keep the forward momentum you’ve worked so hard to facilitate!
Amanda M. Detschner, CMC/RMC/CMFO
President NYSACVC