IIMC Clerks Certification Institute

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Applications for the 2025 program are now closed.

The 2024 Clerks Certification Institute (CCI), which runs for 20 days over a year, provides instruction in subjects involving the core responsibilities of municipal and county clerks. This cohort will be offered in person only. The topics covered include the open meeting's law, the public records law, ordinance authority and adoption, local government board procedures, agenda preparation, meeting minutes, public notices, oaths of office, quasi-judicial proceedings, and many others. Successful completion of the CCI satisfies the education requirements specified by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks for designation as a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC). It also satisfies the education requirements for designation by the NC Association of Municipal Clerks as an NC Certified Municipal Clerk (NCCMC) and for designation by the NC Association of County Clerks as an NC Certified County Clerk (NCCCC). Enrollment is open to municipal and county clerks, deputy clerks, and assistant clerks, as well as to those with equivalent responsibilities in regional government entities.

2025 Dates:

Week 1: Feb. 10-14, 2025
Week 2: May 12-16, 2025
Week 3: Aug 4-8, 2025
Week 4: Oct. 13-17, 2025

Completion of Certification Institute fulfills the education requirement for designation as a CMC by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and a major part of the requirements for designation as an NCCCC or NCCMC by the respective state assoc.

Certification Details:

Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, group work, and out-of-class assignments. A passing score on all examinations, successful completion of all homework assignments, and fulfillment of all attendance requirements outlined in the Attendance Policy are required for successful completion of the Certification Institute.

To receive the CMC, NCCCC, or NCCMC designation, participants must meet specific criteria established by IIMC, the NC Association of County Clerks, the Boards of County Commissioners, or the NC Association of Municipal Clerks, respectively.

Completion of Certification Institute fulfills the education requirement for designation as a CMC by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks as well as a major part of the requirements for designation as an NCCCC or NCCMC by the respective state clerks association.

A passing score on all examinations, successful completion of all homework assignments, and fulfillment of all attendance requirements outlined in the Attendance Policy are required for successful completion of the Certification Institute.
Other students may be enrolled at the course director’s discretion if space permits.