Certifications

The Colorado Municipal Clerks Institute partners with the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and Regis University to offer education that meets the requirements for IIMC's Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) and Master Municipal Clerks (MM) designations. As of April 1, 2021, there are 190 CMCs in Colorado.

Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) Program

The CMC program is designed to enhance the job performance of the Clerk in small and large municipalities. To earn the CMC designation, a Municipal Clerk must attend extensive education programs. The CMC designation also requires pertinent experience in a municipality. The CMC program prepares the applicants to meet the challenges of the complex role of the Municipal Clerk by providing them with quality education in partnership with institutions of higher learning, as well as State / Provincial / National Associations. The CMC program has been assisting clerks to excel since 1970.

Designation Requirements
The following are the requirements for obtaining the CMC designation:

1. Be a Full, Additional Full or Retired member of IIMC. If you are currently an Associate Member, you are encouraged to contact the Education Department to discuss your options.
2. IIMC will only be able to certify you after you have been an active member for two years. Members are encouraged to enroll in the certification program and begin submitting for points even if this membership requirement has not been fulfilled.
3. Affirm and practice the IIMC Code of Ethics - This takes place when you complete your applications.
4. Follow the CMC Step By Step Guide to begin the application process. This process will outline the two application forms that are required for certification.
5. Attain 60 points in the Education category - Be sure to check out your local Institute program. Institutes are the most efficient way to earn your Education points.
6. Attain 50 points in the Experience category - Don’t forget your Letters of Employment Verification! A letter for your current position is required!

All points shall be earned according to the provisions of the IIMC Education Guidelines. 

Apply for a CMC designation.

Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) Program

The MMC program is one of the two professional designations granted by IIMC. The MMC program is an advanced continuing education program that prepares participants to perform complex municipal duties. The program has an extensive and rigorous educational component and a professional and social contribution component. The MMC applicant must demonstrate that they have actively pursued education and professional activities.

Designation Requirements
The following are the requirements for obtaining the MMC designation:

1. Hold a CMC designation in good standing.
2. Be an active Full, Additional Full or Retired Member of IIMC. If you are an Associate Member, please contact the Education Department to discuss your options.
3. Reaffirm IIMC's Code of Ethics - This happens when you submit your applications.
4. Begin the MMC Step By Step Process- This will outline the two required applications needed for certification.
5. Attain 60 points in the Advanced Education category - Be sure to check out your local Academy program.
6. Attain 40 points in Professional Contributions category

NOTE: All points earned towards the MMC designation must be dated after any prior designation (i.e. CMC, CMC Recertification, or, if applicable, any prior Levels). For example, if the applicant's CMC designation was obtained in March of 2008, no materials dated prior to March of 2008 will be accepted towards the MMC designation.

All points must be earned according to the provisions of the Education Guidelines. 

Apply for a MMC designation.