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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 2026 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 to take at your convenience in our MemberLearn platform, combined with a two-day in-person program in Staples or St. Paul. 

Dates & Locations

Sept. 10-11 — Staples

Sourcewell
202 12th St. NE
Staples, MN 56479

Hotel information for Staples. 

Sept. 17-18 — St. Paul

League of Minnesota Cities
145 University Ave W.
St. Paul, MN 55103

Hotel information for St. Paul.

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.

Your LMC Resource

Event Registration

(651) 281-1200

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Credits Available

By attending this full event, you can earn four (4) Experience Points towards your professional certification. Learn more about professional certification on the MCFOA website.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected] by Aug. 18 (Staples) or Aug. 25 (St. Paul) to receive a full refund. After this date, you will be charged a cancellation fee of $55.