FACC Committees

It shall be the duty of this committee to outline and update the criteria, application and nomination forms for the issuance of scholarships and awards to member clerks for attendance at the Summer Conference and Academy, Fall Academy and the Annual IIMC Conferences. This committee shall review all applications and make recommendations to the Board for final approval at its February or March board meeting as to who shall receive said scholarships.

This committee is responsible for reviewing the FACC By-Laws and making recommendations for changes at the annual Summer Conference and Academy, reviewing and updating the policies, goals, Board of Directors’ and committees’ duties and responsibilities, as well as the new member informational video (2023 Class Three Project) and the Florida City Clerks Manual (an excellent benefit for FACC members). The committee will include an annual review of the FACC Strategic Plan in its yearly board report and conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the plan every five years, beginning in 2030 and recurring every five years thereafter.

Committee Responsibilities │ Chair Responsibilities

2025-2026 Committee Chair
Jen Guillen, MPA, MMC
City Clerk, City of Hallandale Beach

The Fall Academy Host Committee acts as the local host during the annual Fall Academy under the direction and approval of the Board of Directors.
The committee works closely with the FACC staff. Members of the committee are appointed by the president, serve a one-year term, and usually represent the general area in which the Fall Academy is held.
The committee should begin planning and making arrangements as soon as possible following appointment of the committee members and the chair. Many aspects of the Fall Academy, such as contracts and reservations for the various functions are coordinated by the FACC staff and must receive the Board’s approval.

The Investment Committee oversees investment options of the association’s financial resources and shall make an annual report to the membership.

The Legislative Committee is responsible for monitoring the Florida State Legislature and informing the Board of Directors and FACC membership of pending legislation that affects the Municipal Clerk profession.

The Mentoring Committee provides framework to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, experiences and methods between clerks’ offices to provide assistance and support in the performance of their duties. The Mentoring Committee also pairs clerks with mentor clerks with the best possible match, but not necessarily according to size of city, range of duties and proximity; maintain a list of participants; develop and prepare all associated forms, application information and procedures; and conduct on-going evaluation and assessment of the mentoring relationship. The Committee conducts the Buddy Program at the Summer Conference & Academy and at the Fall Academy.

Committee Responsibilities │ Chair Responsibilities

The Professional Education Committee helps promote existing programs of continuing education for Municipal Clerks who are members of the association.

The Resolutions Committee drafts and recommends adoption of resolutions to the Board of Directors.

The Summer Conference & Academy Host Committee shall act as the local host during the annual Summer Conference & Academy under the direction and approval of the Board of Directors. This committee works closely with FACC staff. Members of the committee are appointed by the President, serve a one-year term, and usually represent the general area in which the Summer Conference & Academy is held. The committee should begin planning and making arrangements as soon as possible following appointment of the committee members and the chair. Many aspects of the Summer Conference & Academy, such as contracts and reservations for the various functions are coordinated by the FACC staff and must receive the Board’s approval. Summer Conference & Academy sponsors and/or exhibitors are negotiated by FACC staff.