Clerks Academy: Bridging City and Community Clerks Academy: Bridging City & Community

City clerks play an integral role, bridging city hall with the council, community, and fellow city staff. If you’re new to your role as city clerk, mark your calendars for the 2025 Clerks Academy happening this fall!

During this blended learning program, you’ll combine on-demand, online coursework with two days of in-person learning and networking to explore current issues, challenges, and legal requirements that will help you navigate your complex role.

Who should attend? 

New city clerks and deputy clerks who have been in the position fewer than two years.

Clerks Academy Overview: 

This blended learning program provides you with online, on-demand courses for you to take at your convenience in our MemberLearn platform, combined with a two-day in-person program in either Staples or Roseville.

Dates & Locations

Sept. 4-5 — Staples

Sourcewell
202 12th St. NE
Staples, MN 56479

Sept. 11-12 — Roseville

Roseville Skating and Banquet Center
2661 Civic Center Dr.
Roseville, MN 55113

Fee

$250 (lodging not included)

Core Competencies

The League of Minnesota Cities has developed 10 competencies for city clerks that are fundamental to success in your role. Competencies fall under three categories: values, knowledge, and skills.

Learn more about the core competencies.