2024 IIMC Region III

The Board of Directors of the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association (GMCA) are excited to announce that they will be hosting the 2024 International Institute of Municipal Clerks Region III Conference in Columbus, Georgia next February 27-March 1. This Conference attracts clerks from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Anticipated attendance is approximately 150.

ACCESSIBILITY

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected].

HOTEL INFORMATION:

A block of hotel guestrooms for the 2024 IIMC Region III Conference has been reserved at the Columbus Marriott - with a rate of $169 USD per night.

Room reservations must be made by Monday, January 29, 2024.

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Book your group rate for GMCA 2024 IIMC Region III Conference

The Marriott across the street from the Conference Center is sold out. The Marriott AC and Hampton Inn (both less than two years old) are 4 blocks away. The Conference Center has plenty of free parking.

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/csgac-ac-hotel-columbus-downtown-ga/overview/

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/csgrghx-hampton-columbus-downtown/

To receive a full refund, cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by 2/1/24. Cancellations made after 2/1/2024 will be assessed a $50 administrative fee and refunds will not be processed after 2/15/2024.

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When

2/27/2024 - 3/1/2024

Where

Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center 801 Front Ave Columbus, GA 31901 UNITED STATES

Registration is now closed. Please send all questions to [email protected].

Event Contact

Rodline Africo-Prado - Phone: (678) 686-6302

Program

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Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Description
Gold Sponsorship Gold Sponsors will receive two full registrations, three additional tickets to the Thursday evening event and additional signage at the door to Opening General Session and Thursday evening event and recognition during both events. When 2/27/2024 - 3/1/2024
Silver Sponsorship Silver Sponsors will receive one full registration, two additional tickets to the Thursday luncheon, additional signage at the door to the Thursday luncheon and recognition during the luncheon. When 2/27/2024 - 3/1/2024
Bronze Sponsorship Bronze Sponsors will receive one ticket to the Thursday evening event. When 2/27/2024 - 3/1/2024
Pre-Conference Workshop: Athenian Dialogue The Athenian Leadership Society Training: The Lighthouse Effect ( Part 1 and 2) sells out quickly during each IIMC Conference. Attendance is limited to 30 participants. We are pleased to bring this training program to the IIMC Region III Conference. Make sure that you register early to get your seat. What is an Athenian Dialogue? Dialogues are conversations that go beyond the usual knowledge recall and application process familiar to all municipal clerks in training seminars. They are unique because they explore leadership principles and practice, drawing on the insights contained in a book that all participants have read. The premise of the Athenian Dialogue Society is that clerks are leaders in very profound yet subtle ways. Participants devote a full day (6 hours) to a Dialogue and come away intellectually enriched by this communication experience. Category Conference When 2/27/2024 1:00 PM - 2/28/2024 11:30 AM 1:00 PM

Wednesday, 28 February 2024

Description
Exhibit Table $500 for 8-foot draped table, 2 chairs and trashcan + $375 registration fee for one representative. Additional staff will need to register separately. Please limit additional staff to two. ($900.00 after 1/8/24) When 2/28/2024 - 2/29/2024
Additional Exhibit Personnel When 2/28/2024 - 2/29/2024
Developing and Maintaining a Wellness Committee This class deals with the value of having a good wellness committee. Students will learn how to establish an effective wellness committee within their organization. Establishing, supporting, and maintaining a worksite wellness committee provides opportunities and resources for all employees to create a healthy worksite, foster collaboration, and partnerships; and encourage healthy lines of communication. Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 9:00 AM

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Description
Athenian Leadership Society Training: It Worked for Me Category Training Time 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8:30 AM
Meeting Management 101 CMC ONLY Much of government’s progress is made through formal meetings, and clerks play an instrumental role in their facilitation from advertising notices through record-keeping. A clerk’s procedural knowledge and skill might make the difference between an extremely productive meeting and one that impedes governance. In this course, clerks will acquire in-depth knowledge and skills regarding the proper methodology for preparing agendas and will lead to a discussion on the different approaches used by clerks for preparing agendas and recording minutes for public meetings and hearings. Category Training Time 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8:30 AM
Nurturing Civil Workplace Cultures MMC ONLY As workplaces become more diverse, organizations must create inclusive and equitable environments where everyone feels welcome. Leadership must develop an understanding of unconscious biases and how to overcome them. A work environment that values the organization's differences will inevitably deliver quality customer service to all stakeholders. This training aims to help employees recognize the importance of respecting differences, embracing equity, creating inclusion, and nurturing more civil workplace cultures. Planning is a critical component of good management and governance. Strategic Planning is a process in developing a vision for the future and identifying goals and objectives to reach the vision of the organization by aligning with the organization’s mission and core values. It enables an organization to look into the future for a systematic approach to program and service development. This course will identify the benefits of strategic planning for your organization and provide the framework for developing a strategic plan. Category Training Time 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8:30 AM
Supervisory Leadership/Strategic Planning (MMC ONLY) Supervisory Leadership - This session examines leadership – what it is, why it matters, and how to become an effective leader. The session will help expand the capacity of individuals to perform in leadership roles within their local government. It will also show how to facilitate execution of an organization's goals through building teams and growing the capabilities of others. Strategic Planning - Planning is a critical component of good management and governance. Strategic Planning is a process in developing a vision for the future and identifying goals and objectives to reach the vision of the organization by aligning with the organization’s mission and core values. It enables an organization to look into the future for a systematic approach to program and service development. This course will identify the benefits of strategic planning for your organization and provide the framework for developing a strategic plan. Category Training Time 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM 8:30 AM
Thursday Evening GUEST Event Ticket Time 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM 7:00 PM