FCCMA Support for Members-In-Transition

(Adopted 12/2/93; Revised 2001)

Members-In-Transition (MIT) Policy:  A Member-In-Transition is an individual whose last professional position held was in the local government sector and he/she was a full or associate member in good standing of the Florida City and County Management Association.  The member must be actively seeking employment by pursuing local government positions throughout the state and/or in other states, provinces or countries having members of a professional local government management association.  Members-In-Transition will be allowed to stay on the MIT list for only three years and after that three year period will not be eligible for financial assistance under the MIT Program.

Dues While in Transition:  The FCCMA Board of Directors approved a policy whereby FCCMA dues will be waived for a period of three fiscal years for a member-in-transition who meets the above described criteria.

Organized Response to MITs:  Recognizing that it is the responsibility of all FCCMA members--especially members of the Board of Directors--to notify the FCCMA staff immediately upon learning that a member is in transition, the MIT Committee and the Board have set up the following guidelines to assist in this effort:  (1) Any member who learns of another member who is in danger of being unemployed or is already unemployed should notify FCCMA staff as soon as possible; (2) Staff will then call the member to offer assistance, explain FCCMA’s support programs, and learn of the particulars of the members’ situation; (3) Staff will notify the MIT Committee and the Board of Directors who will also contact the member; (4) Staff will send the prepared MIT packet of information to the member; (5) MIT Committee members, Board of Directors and other FCCMA members are encouraged to keep in touch with the member-in-transition within their respective districts to offer support.

Financial Assistance for MITs to Attend Conference:  Keeping in close contact with fellow FCCMA members is very important during the time of transition, therefore, the FCCMA Board has approved a policy to help members-in-transition attend the annual FCCMA conference.  The policy provides for complimentary registration; 75 percent of the conference guest room rate at the hotel; mileage allowance if personal transportation is used; and meals at the rate authorized by Florida Statute with the exception of planned meal functions.  If you could benefit from this program, contact the FCCMA headquarters at (850) 222-9684. 

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Duncan Ballantyne,
Former County Manager, Martin County
dmcballant@aol.com 

Barbara Barnes Buchanan
Former Assistant City Manager, Bonita Springs 

Kassandra Esposito Blissett
Former City Manager, Ponce Inlet
kujowally1@yahoo.com 

Susan Boyer
Former City Manager, Crystal River
sboyerhwood@aol.com

Matt Brock
Former City Manager, Grant-Valkaria
mattbrock42@hotmail.com

Jim Coleman
Former City Manager, Williston
jfcoleman@embarqmail.com

Cynthia Coto
Former County Manager, Seminole County
cindyacoto@gmail.com 

John Drago
Former City Manager, Longwood
jdrago1@cfl.rr.com

Laura Hannah
Former Assistant Manager, Lake Worth
thedualgirl@gmail.com

Patricia Jackson
Former Manager, Eagle Lake
pjackson95@tampabay.rr.com 

Lillie Lattimore
Former Manager, Pahokee
llattimore@aol.com

Jeff Naftal
Former City Manager, Juno Beach
nifty888@bellsouth.net

D. Wayne O'Neal
Former County Manager, Hendry County
wayne.oneal@yahoo.com

Samuel Oppelaar Jr.
Former City Manager, Minneola
slash_99@msn.com 

Tony Otte
Former Manager, Lake Wales
Tony.otte@gmail.com

Richard Reade
Former City Manager, Port Richey

Markae Rupp
Former Administrator, Arcadia
recmngt@yahoo.com

Charles Saddler
Former City Manager, Dundee
csaddler@tampabay.rr.com

Donald Stillwell
Former County Manager, Lee County
DDStilwell@embarqmail.com

Tom Willi
Former County Manager, Monroe County
thomas-willi@hotmail.com

Robert (Sherman) Yehl
Former City Manager, Sanford
Sherman1951@gmail.com