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Proclamation for 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week.
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Summary:
May 4 through May 10, 2025 will be the 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week. The Municipal Clerks Week is sponsored by Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc. (TMCA) and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC). These associations are dedicated to serving the demands of excellence in Texas local government and public problem solving by providing continuing education and leadership.
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation that officially declared Municipal Clerks Week the first full week of May. In 1994 and 1996, President Bill Clinton also signed proclamations confirming Municipal Clerks Week.
Municipal clerks are the keepers of official records, the coordinators of elections, and the first point of contact for citizens seeking assistance and information. They ensure the transparency and integrity of governmental processes, facilitating the flow of information between local governing bodies and the public. Their work is foundational to our democratic systems, ensuring that our communities are run efficiently and effectively.
Professor William Bennett Munro, author of one of the first textbooks written on the topic of municipal administration, wrote, "No other office in municipal service has so many contacts. It serves the Mayor, the City Council, the City Manager, and all administrative departments, without exception. All of them call upon it, almost daily, for some service or information.” The functions of the Clerk necessitate a thorough knowledge of law procedure, administration and interpersonal relations. TMCA further challenges Clerks to fervently pursue continuing education opportunities and professional networking to “establish [their] proper role as a member of the municipal executive team.”
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Recommended action
Applause.