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Professional Organizations for Clerks
On this page we provide information on professional organizations for clerks that operate statewide or international.
NC Association of County Clerks
Founded in 1976 at the Institute of Government (now UNC School of Government), the North Carolina Association of County Clerks to the Boards of County Commissioners (NCACC) provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and techniques used in the performance of the Clerks’ duties.
The association gathers information on the operation of the respective departments in the 100 counties of the state and is a pool of knowledge on existing and new federal and state programs as well as laws affecting county government. It helps professionals to keep abreast of new trends implemented in and by county governments throughout the state. NCACC promotes, creates and improves efficiency in the operations and record keeping of the Clerks’ office throughout the state of North Carolina.
NC Association of Municipal Clerks
The mission of the North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks (NCAMC), in cooperation with the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, UNC School of and the North Carolina League of Municipalities, is to provide a professional organization of city, town and village clerks from across the state, dedicated to the continued growth and development of each municipal clerk and their municipality.
International Institute of Municipal Clerks
Founded in 1947, the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) is the leading professional association serving the needs of municipal clerks, secretaries, treasurers, recorders and other allied associations from cities and towns worldwide.
IIMC's 10,000-plus members represent municipalities with populations ranging from 250 people to more than 10 million people in North America and 15 other countries.
As a professional, nonprofit association IIMC promotes continuing education and certification through university and college-based institutes and provides networking solutions, services and benefits to its members. IIMC’s primary goal is to actively promote the continuing education and professional development of municipal clerks through extensive education programs, certification, publications, networking, annual conferences and research. IIMC also engages in municipal research administration, enhances critical professional skill development and fosters a spirit of mutual assistance and good fellowship among municipal clerks around the globe.