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Welcome to the Florida City and County Management Association!

About FCCMA

The Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) is a professional organization of practicing public administrators from throughout Florida local governments. The Association was chartered in 1946 as a non-profit corporation to elevate professionalism among the state’s 478 cities and counties, and to promote the council-manager form of government as the form that advances the highest ethical and professional standards.

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Mission

To support practitioners of local government and the cities and counties they serve in Florida through innovation, best practices and a strong code of ethics.

Ethics

All FCCMA members are required to complete four hours of ethics training annually. Members support and uphold the ICMA Code of Ethics.

Professional Management Matters (PMM)

PMM is an FCCMA program with the purpose of highlighting the benefits of the council-manager form of government and to highlight the examples of collaboration between professional managers and elected officials in Florida.

Diversity Statement

“The Florida City and County Management Association is committed to working with our members, and the communities we serve, to honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We strive to help organizations manage and create communities that respect diversity and promote inclusiveness.”

Services We Provide

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WHY JOIN US?

Podcasts

Monthly podcast releases to hear and learn from esteemed public managers.

Annual Conference

A yearly program that offers networking and educational development.

Winter Institute

An intensive program to heighten managers’ critical thinking and leadership skills.

Symposium

An annual training program focusing on one topic.

Network

Membership includes access to hundreds of public managers and local leaders across the state.

5 REASONS TO JOIN

Podcasts

Monthly podcast releases to hear and learn from esteemed public managers.

Annual Conference

A yearly program that offers networking and educational development.

Winter Institute

An intensive program to heighten managers’ critical thinking and leadership skills.

Symposium

An annual training program focusing on one topic.

Network

Membership includes access to hundreds of public managers and local leaders across the state.

RECENT NEWS

In Memoriam of Ronald “Ron” Schutta

FCCMA is saddened to announce the passing of Ronald “Ron” Schutta, a member from 1989 to 1993. Ron was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 31, 1938. He came to Florida in 1952. He graduated from Lake Worth High School in 1956, Palm Beach Junior College in 1958 and the University of Florida in 1961…

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Meet Ashley Stathatos, Assistant City Manager, Lakeland

How long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I am a new FCCMA member. I joined FCCMA for the training and professional development opportunities the organization provides and to be a part of a network of professional managers that support each other in activities that make our communities stronger. Are…

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October 2025 New Members

The following membership applications have been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why these applicants should not be approved as members, he/she will be approved for membership: Thomas Bonfield, Life Member; Kirsten Buckland, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Montana, Student Member; Michael Fowler, District II, Interim City Manager,…

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September 2025 President’s Message

The new fiscal year begins on October 1. Here are a few key dates and updates to keep in mind: We’ll start the month with a free coaching webinar on October 2, titled “Marketing Your Community (and Your Management): How to Make Your Community a Destination of Choice.” This session will provide attendees with practical…

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