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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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