October 2022 Institute for Elected Municipal Officials I

The Florida League of Cities and the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government are proud to bring you the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials I (IEMO I).  This educational program is specially designed for newly elected officials and those with less than one term in office.

The Institute for Elected Municipal Officials I (IEMO I) program will take place on October 14-15,2022 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Westshore, 555 N. Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609.

Who should attend IEMO?
Created in 1992, the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials was designed to help elected officials in Florida's municipalities to effectively meet the requirements of their elected role. Its intensive academic program offers a comprehensive overview of Florida municipal government, presented by a faculty of top professionals in the field. IEMO is a two-day program structured in a Friday through Saturday format and is offered four times per year at several different locations throughout the state.

Curriculum

Curriculum is divided into six instructional modules, taught in the following sequence:

  • The Municipal Landscape in Florida
  • Public Official's Liability
  • Effective Council Techniques
  • Budgeting and Accounting
  • Taxes and Other Sources of Revenue
  • Parliamentary Procedures & The Role of City Attorneys


These topics were selected to provide a comprehensive overview of the critical issues that are addressed by municipal government officials. It is suggested that participants review their municipal charter, policies and budget to prepare for the classes, and may want to bring these materials along. Speakers will provide hand-outs and resource material.

A certificate of attendance is provided upon successful completion of the program.
*All classes must be attended*

Hotel Reservations
A hotel booking link is in the registration confirmation email Reservations must be completed by Friday, September 23, 2022.   Room rate starting at $149.00 ++ per night. Complimentary self-parking. A credit card is required to guarantee reservations.

Cancelations
Cancelation/transfer requests must be received and confirmed in writing by Friday, September 30, 2022 to be eligible for a refund. A $25.00 processing fee will be applied to all cancelations and/or transfers. Transfers must take place within the fiscal year. Substitutions are accepted and encouraged. Refunds will be processed after the program. We reserve the right to cancel the IEMO training. If the training is canceled, registration fees will be refunded in full.

Schedule

Friday, October 14, 2022
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Light Continental Breakfast 
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Introduction and Overview
9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. The Municipal Landscape in Florida
10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break 
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Public Officials’ Liability and Lunch Discussions
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Effective Council Techniques
3:00 p.m. Refreshment Break 
5:30 p.m. 
Adjourn for the day
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Networking Reception
   
Saturday, October 15, 2022  
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Registration/Light Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Budgeting and Accounting 
10:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Group Lunch 
12: 30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Taxes and Other Sources of Revenue 
3:00 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Parliamentary Procedures & the Role of City Attorneys
5:00 p.m.
Program concludes

 

 

When
10/14/2022 8:00 AM - 10/15/2022 5:00 PM
Eastern Daylight Time
Where
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore 555 N. Westshore Boulevard Tampa, FL 33609

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