IIMC Clerks Certification Institute
- Chapel Hill, NCAugust 3, 2026
August 2026 - May 2027 | Chapel Hill | Registration Fee: $3650
The 2026-27 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.
2026-27 Dates:
- Week 1: August 3-7, 2026
- Week 2: October 12-16, 2026
- Week 3: February 8-12, 2027
- Week 4: May 10-14, 2027
Additional information
Application Details:
Applications for the 2026-27 program are now open. The deadline to apply is March 25, 2026.
The main audience for this course is City/Town Clerks, City/Town Deputy Clerks, County Clerks, and Deputy County Clerks, though it is open to others performing clerk duties. While we wish we could admit all applicants, classroom and parking availability mean that space must be limited. We will accept applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. However, special priority will be given to those currently in the role of clerk or deputy clerk and those who have applied before but were unable to secure a spot.
Certification Details:
The International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) has designated the School of Government of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as the official education provider for municipal and county clerks in North Carolina. By participating in the School's clerk-focused programs, clerks can earn credit towards the IIMC's designations of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) or Master Municipal Clerk (MMC). The School also works cooperatively with the North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks (NCAMC) and North Carolina Association of County Clerks (NCACC) to offer programs through which clerks who have obtained certification through the NCAMC or NCACC can earn continuing education credit.
| CEU | 120.00 hrs |
- Chapel Hill, NCAugust 3UNC School of Government
400 South Rd
Chapel Hill, NCView Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before July 26, 2026 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after July 27, 2026, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.View Additional InformationMust apply$3,650.00Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.
The School of Government is grateful to offer a number of scholarship and discount opportunities for public officials who wish to participate in our continuing education programs. Scholarships and discounts are available both internally through the School and through the generous support of partnering organizations. Learn more about the range of these opportunities on our Scholarship Discount Opportunities page.
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Clare Kilmartin
