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FCCMA 2011-2012 District Trainings

Leadership in Local Government

  • District VII Training - March 9, Ironwood Golf Course, Gainesville, FL 12:00-3:30PM - Register Now

  • District V -  March 16, 2012 Miami Lakes, FL 9:00-1:00PM - Register Online

Legendary former City and County Manager Merrett Stierheim will present and facilitate a very exciting and candid program on

Leadership in Local Government Management. A Past President of FCCMA and the "go to" person to redirect agencies needing true leadership, Merrett has a history of understanding the theory and "application" of local government leadership; and will share stories and lessons learned in his career. Whether you are an aspiring

local government manager or a seasoned veteran, don't miss this opportunity to participate in this session.

Speaker: Merrett Stierheim, past FCCMA President

Price: $35, lunch included


Bridging the Gap Between Council/Manager Relations

  • District III Training - March 23, Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, FL 12:00-3:30PM - Register Now


District III will feature "Bridging the Gap Between Council/Manager Relations" on March 23, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. This session will focus on how establishing and maintaining a working relationship between local government managers and their elected officials has always required special skills and attention to interpersonal relationships. Three seasoned managers, each with a long tenure in one city, will discuss how they have addressed this responsibility. Specific examples will be shared with attendees and an informal conversation/discussion will be held to address "real issues" facing managers today. This is a must session for all aspiring city managers and for those sitting City Managers who want to improve upon their own skills and be prepared for the unexpected. The panelists are Bruce Haddock, City Manager, Oldsmar; Frank Edmunds, City Manager, Seminole; and Mark Durbin, Range Rider, FCCMA.

Career Transition and Resources for City and County

DBM, a leader in career transition and talent development solutions, will address career transition expectations and resources for local government managers, including specific skill sets, individual career development and sustainability in today’s changing work environment. Participants will re-visit why they choose a public sector career and why they remain in the local government management profession. This will be an interactive, par-ticipatory session for managers at all career points, including managers in transition, managers maintaining positions and managers approaching retirement. DBM will address proactive measures that local government managers should be taking for career success and offer practical guidance on local government management contracts and benefit considerations.

Speakers: Tony Gain, Drake Beam Morin, Inc. (DBM)

Training is conducted between 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm and includes lunch.  Hillsborough County, Children’s Services, 3110 Clay Mangum Lane, Tampa, FL 33618.  $35. 

Link to the Center for Florida Local Government Excellence to learn more about FCCMA District Training: http://www.cflge.org/training/index.html

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