Master Clerks Academies
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November 18-20, 2026 | Multi-Day | Location: TBA | Price: TBA
Registration will close one week before the program.
These programs provide advanced continuing education designed to meet the needs of clerks, deputy clerks, and assistant clerks to city councils, boards of county commissioners, and other local government boards. Topics are selected based on their relevance and usefulness to clerks of all ranks and experience levels. The goal is to promote professional growth through sessions that (1) deepen participants’ understanding of key subjects (e.g., open meetings, public records, board procedures, public notice requirements) and (2) develop practical skills that will better enable participants to fulfill their important responsibilities.
Master Clerks Academies:
Master Clerks Academy I
This program provides advanced continuing education designed to meet the needs of clerks, deputy clerks, and assistant clerks to city councils, boards of county commissioners, and other local government boards. There are no prerequisites, and all clerks are welcome to attend. The program will begin Wednesday morning and conclude in the late afternoon
Master Clerks Academy II
Continuing the knowledge gained in Master Clerks Academy I, this program provides more in-depth knowledge and information about the challenges faced by clerks, deputy clerks, and assistant clerks in their service to local government boards. There are no prerequisites, and all clerks are welcome to attend. The program will begin Thursday morning and conclude Friday morning before lunch.
SCHEDULE:
The 2026 Agenda is still to be announced but you can view the November 2025 Master Clerks Academies Agenda for reference.
CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION:
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: TBA
REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions.
Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites to register for this course.
Additional information
SCHOLARSHIP and DISCOUNT 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 and Discount Opportunities 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.
- ,November 18 - 20, 2026
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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.
The 2026 Agenda is still to be announced but you can view the November 2025 Master Clerks Academies Agenda for reference.
Clare Kilmartin
