Introduction
Our educational programs are here to help you sharpen your skills and stay up-to-date with the latest best practices in local government. Whether you're looking to expand your expertise or keep up with new regulations, these programs are tailored to support your success and service to your community.
IIMC Certification
Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy hosts courses for the Certified Municipal Clerks (CMC) and the Master Municipal Clerks (MMC) training programs. Clerks seeking professional certification through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) as well as other municipal officials seeking professional development are welcome to participate.
New York Municipal Clerks Institute Program
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Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) Program
The RMC Program is administered by the NYSACVC and by the New York State Town Clerks Association. The program was established to recognize educational and professional accomplishments in preparation for a municipal clerk career. The program serves to promote the continued education of municipal clerks to enable clerks to better serve their boards and community.
The RMC Program was designated to be consistent with numerous certification programs currently established in other states. The program’s standards have been developed to strike a balance that allows all clerks to attain certification while meeting standards that support the integrity and credibility of a statewide professional accreditation program.
The benefits of the RMC Program include but is are not limited to the following:
- Elevate the skill level of clerks
- Promote the image of the clerk's profession
- Enhance performance and status of the clerk
- Ensure the public that a clerk who has obtained the RMC designation possesses a minimal level of competence
- Enable clerks to make their skills more marketable
- Promote the formation of a professional identity
- Foster agreement on basic values, ethics and norms of conduct.
The RMC Program requires that all applicants achieve a total of 50 points in each of the two categories- education & experience. Applicants must also endorse the Code of Ethics for clerks and fulfill other requirements for certification. In order to satisfy the education and experience requirements, all applicants must demonstrate that they have completed a number of continuing education criteria. In service courses are training sessions, home study programs, videos, audiotapes, teleconferences, personal and professional development seminars and workshops and other educational training programs designed to improve the performance of a clerk. At the NYCOM/OSC Fall Training School, the clerk must sign the sign in sheet in every class they attend as proof of attendance. The hours of classes will be tabulated by the RMC Committee. Other proof of attendance can be certificates issued by the organization giving the training or the thank you for attending the webinar email.
RMC Certification expires 3 years from the date of issuance. Re-certification maybe obtained upon completion of 18 hours of clerk in service education courses.
Questions can be directed to the RMC Chairperson or Executive Committee members.