Education Rachelle Enbody, MiPMC2/CMC Education Chair Joe Riker, MiPMC1/CMC Education Vice Chair Certification available through the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks: Michigan Professional Municipal Clerks (MiPMC) Certifications available through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC): Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) MAMC Education Events MAMC Basic Institute The MAMC Basic Institute is […]
Seeking Applications for Third Vice President and Director Positions Applications Due April 1, 2026 The MAMC Board of Directors is seeking applications for the office of Third Vice President, as well as several Director positions. Third Vice President – Township/CountyQualified candidates for the office of Third Vice President must: Director PositionsThe following Director positions will
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Clerk of the Year Balloting The nomination window for the 2026 MAMC Clerk of the Year Awards has closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations, helping us to recognize excellence in our profession. The final slate of nominees will be announced in March, along with candidate bios and photos. Voting will open shortly after,
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2026 Summer Conference Clerks Take Flight/Happy 250th Birthday America!June 15-19, 2026 I Kalamazoo Radisson MAMC is thrilled to invite you to the Annual Summer Conference at the Kalamazoo Radisson! This year, we celebrate as America turns 250 years old and give a nod to our host community’s incredible Air Zoo, Aerospace and Science Center. With
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Legislative Update Primary Election Date LegislationDiscussion is ongoing regarding potential changes to Michigan’s primary election date. The focus continues to remain on 2027 and going forward. One proposal under consideration in the Senate includes the addition of a February special election date. No corresponding House legislation has been introduced at this time; however, discussions are
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President’s Message Happy New Year and Happy Winter, everyone! I will admit that it’s not my favorite season, but I try to not be a downer about it since you can’t really avoid it completely when you live in Michigan. I liked it better as a kid, when someone else cleaned up the pile of
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Meet Joe Riker – Director, County/Township Joseph grew up in Bellevue and Coldwater. After high school, his military service and professional journey led him to live in Washington, Indiana, and Mississippi. In 2013, following his military service, he returned to Michigan to raise his family. He and his wife, Leah, have three children and several
Meet newest board members MAMC recently welcomed three new board members. Please see below for information on the newest members of the executive leadership team. Jill Gruppen – Director/SecretaryCity Clerk, Hudsonville Jill’s journey into local government began in high school with her 10th grade government class. The route to serving, though, took longer than most
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Summer e-News – New Board Members Jill Gruppen – Director/SecretaryCity Clerk, HudsonvilleJill’s journey into local government began in high school with her 10th grade government class. The route to serving though took longer than most people who switch majors from education to political science halfway through their junior year of college. She spent 13 years
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Summer e-News – Legislative Update Here’s the latest on key legislative developments, proposals, and ongoing conversations affecting election administration: HB 4356: Voter Notification RequirementA new bill would require voters who have not participated in an election for 10 or more years to receive a formal cancellation notice. HB 4357, 4358, 4698 & 4699: Term of
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