PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

                 Chairperson:  Appointed to the standing committee by the president.

                 Membership:  The committee should have six members, consisting of a     chairperson and five or more additional members appointed by the president for at least a one-year term. 

                Responsibilities:

-    Participate with each Conference Planning Committee.  At least one representative from Professional Development Committee will be on the planning committee for each conference.

-          Evaluations for each conference will be reviewed by this Committee for assistance in planning future conferences.  This committee will offer topics and break out sessions/round table discussions with facilities from the membership for a portion of each conference agenda.  If the Planning Committee has the time filled with other professional workshops, the roundtable discussions need not be included on the agenda.

-          Prepare Certificate of Attendance for conferences and distribute to those attending.  These certificates would show points awarded towards the certification program.

-          Promote professionalism within the organization and the municipal government profession.

-          Develop and implement the Certified Municipal Assistant program.  Review applications submitted at the Fall Conference for presentation of certification at Spring Conference to successful applicants.

-          Encourage members to obtain professional certification of CMA as well as other professional certifications.

-          Prepare a quarterly report on committee activities and requests for funds and supplies.