As part of our ongoing commitment to our members we are pleased to introduce the CAMA Professional Development Series. This program is comprised of various webinars that are coordinated for the CAO/City Manager, senior managers and their employees. Along with our own webinar series, CAMA Partner companies will be providing educational and informative learning opportunities that showcase innovative services and products relevant to municipal management. Free of charge to all CAMA members this will be a wonderful way to provide an eclectic selection of resources to all your employees.
REGISTRATION LINK
Speakers:
- MichelleCasavecchia-Somers, DPA, CMO, AOMC, Principal and Co-owner of Clerks On Call
- Michelle Smibert, MPA, CMO, AOMC, Principal and Co-owner of Clerks On Call
Who Can Attend this Webinar?: This webinar welcomes CAMA members and their staff. We also extend a warm invitation to non-members who wish to take part.
Who Will Benefit from this Webinar? City Clerks, Town Clerks, Village Clerks, Chief Administrative Officers.
Registration
Cost: FREE but registration is required using this link.
Webinar Description: Clerks are often considered the administrative heroes of local government. But the reality is that their impact goes far beyond administrative duties. Clerks are the connectors and trusted advisors who bring councils, departments, and communities together. They manage the complexity of processes and procedures, but they also bring unique insights from being the one office that touches every part of local government.
In this webinar, we’ll discuss how the profession is evolving from behind-the-scenes administration to visible, strategic leadership. Together, we’ll explore:
- How the clerk’s role is expanding from managing records to shaping governance, culture, communication, and strategy.
- Why clerks are uniquely positioned to lead because of their cross-departmental knowledge, which should be put to use in advising councils and supporting transparent decision-making.
- What the future may hold for the clerk’s profession, including emerging trends and skills that will define the “next generation” of clerks in the years ahead.
The goal is a candid, forward-looking conversation about how clerks can bring all their expertise to bear and step into greater visibility and influence in local democracy.
Speaker Bios
Michelle Casavecchia-Somers, DPA, CMO, AOMC, is
Principal and Co-owner of municipal consulting service Clerks On Call. She has more than 34 years of experience in municipal administration, all of which centered around the CAO and Clerk roles. She retired in 2021 as the CAO/Clerk for the Township of Malahide, Ontario. She is a Certified Robert Rules of Order Instructor and also holds a position as AMCTO Instructor, Municipal Clerks Institute.
Michelle Smibert, MPA, CMO, AOMC, is a Principal and Co-owner of Clerks On Call. She has over 30 years of experience in municipal administration in the capacities of CAO and Clerk and is now the Deputy Mayor for the Municipality of Thames Centre. She is a past president of AMCTO and currently is an instructor for the Municipal Clerks Institute.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from two seasoned municipal leaders and discover how today’s clerks are shaping the future of local government. Register today to be part of this insightful conversation.
