IIMC Clerks Certification Institute
- Chapel Hill, NCAugust 3, 2026
August 2026 - May 2027 | Multi-Day | Chapel Hill | Price: $3650
Applications for the 2026-27 program are now open. The deadline to apply is March 25, 2026.
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
CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION:
Certification: Completion of the Clerks Certification Institute fulfills the education requirement for designation as a CMC by the IIMC as well as a major part of the requirements for designation as an NCCCC or NCCMC by the respective state clerks association.
Any credits earned from this program are not applicable toward an academic degree at UNC.
For more information on certification or continuing education credits, please see the Continuing Professional Education page.
Course Credit: 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.
CE Credit: 120 hours
REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions.
Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites to register for this course. 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.
Additional information
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
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.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Please see the School’s list of recommended area hotels.
PARKING INFORMATION:
Parking details will be provided to you by your program manager the week prior to the program. Additional directions and parking information can be found on our Visitor Information page.
MATERIALS:
Program materials will be available in CANVAS as they are received from instructors. Instructions for accessing or creating a log-in to CANVAS can be found on the program materials site.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course participants who cancel their registration more than 7 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. Otherwise, participants will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. More information can be found in the full cancellation and refund policy.
- 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.
MATERIALS:
Program materials will be available in CANVAS as they are received from instructors. Instructions for accessing or creating a log-in to CANVAS can be found on the program materials site.
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