FCCMA Webinars

FCCMA offers webinars to both members and non-members through the Florida League of Cities and the Professional Development Committee.

All webinars are held on the first Thursday from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Eastern Time. Topics and speakers will be posted as soon as they are confirmed. All webinars are free.

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Succession Planning

May 7, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ICMA Practice Areas: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 13 and 14

Program Summary:

This session explores the strategic importance of succession planning in ensuring long-term organizational stability, leadership continuity, and workforce resilience. Going beyond vacancy replacement, the discussion focuses on aligning succession planning with strategic priorities, cultivating a culture that supports internal mobility, advancing equitable talent development, and preparing organizations to navigate both planned and unexpected leadership transitions.

Objectives:
1.   Align succession planning with organizational strategy to build future-ready leadership capacity, not simply fill positions
2.   Differentiate between high performance and high potential, and explore tools that assess leadership readiness beyond traditional evaluations
3.   Examine strategies to promote equity, transparency, and bias mitigation within talent identification and development processes
4.   Strengthen organizational resilience through proactive risk planning, continuity frameworks, and measurable outcomes
5.   Identify emerging trends, including leadership analytics and skills-based mobility, that are reshaping the future of workforce planning

Speakers:

  • Tony Guillen, General Manager – General & Gas Utility, City of Tallahassee
  • Sondra Timpson, Director of Human Resources and Workforce Development, City of Tallahassee

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The Governance Edge: Strategic Insights for Municipal Charter Revisions

August 6, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ICMA Practice Areas: 2, 6, 8, 9 and 14

Program Summary:

This webinar offers a comprehensive overview of municipal charter revision, focusing on establishing and guiding revision committees, managing the process effectively, and overcoming common challenges. It highlights the importance of community engagement and provides practical strategies and resources to ensure transparent, inclusive, and successful charter updates.

Objectives:

  1. Understand the key steps and milestones in the charter revision process
  2. Guide managers in forming and managing effective revision committees
  3. Identify best practices and common challenges in revisions
  4. Explore resources to support revision efforts
  5. Implement strategies for successful updates
  6. Foster community participation and transparent communication

Speakers:

  • Chevelle Hall, MMC, Village Clerk, Village of Wellington
  • Edward Pidermann, Town Manager Town of Miami Lakes
  • Glen Torcivia, Shareholder, Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.

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