Municipal Clerks Institute

The Office of Municipal Clerk, sometimes referred to by the title of City Secretary or Town Administrator, is at the very hub of local governance. In support of the key role that is played by the municipal clerk, the International Institute of Municipal Clerks recognizes 46 state, provincial, or regional education centers in the United States and Canada that provide programs of instruction that qualify individuals for the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC).

The University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration conducts an annual series of municipal clerks training sessions, which enrolls municipal and county staff from throughout the state of Delaware and the surrounding region. Participation in this training over a three-year cycle satisfies the educational requirements for the CMC designation.

The Municipal Clerks Certificate Training Program is a 40-hour program consisting of six sessions on Thursdays and Fridays.  The rescheduled sessions will be on September 11, 18, 25, and October 2, with a makeup date of October 9.

Sample Course Topics

• Cybersecurity*
• Ethical Concerns for Local Governments
• Women in Government
• Facilitating Effective Meetings in Public Administration
• Practical Concerns in Constitutional Law and Land Use
• Economic Development for Local Governments*
• A Primer in Human Resources Law*
• A How-to Guide to Using Global Information Systems (GIS)
• Creating a Flood-Ready Community
• Asset Management in Local Municipalities*
• Emergency Management Planning for Local Officials*
• Aging in Place*

Contact Us

For more information about the Municipal Clerks Institute, contact Leann Moore.