In 2001, the League developed the CMO program in an effort to address a nationwide movement dedicated to developing efficient and effective community leaders by providing meaningful information on topics that will expand the elected official's knowledge and capabilities.
There are three levels of certification officials can obtain through the CMO program: Basic, Advanced and Professional Development.
Certified Municipal Officials Program
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UPCOMING CMO OPPORTUNITIES:
04/11/2024
MML Webinar: How Not to Become Cyber Famous
May 9th at 10am
This training session will give an overview of business e-mail compromise, including a recap of local recent events. Enhanced focus will be given on ways to identify and mitigate this threat. All payment processes are at risk, and we must be diligent in order to prevent a successful attack and cause your departments to lose thousands of dollars. Come prepared to share practice, insights, and leave with tangible takeaways to incorporate into your own practices.
Cost to attend is $25, and MML members will receive 3 CMO elective credits for attending.
Cost to attend is $25, and MML members will receive 3 CMO elective credits for attending.
04/04/2024
MML Webinar: Municipal Government & Social Media: Tips to Protect Yourself and Your Municipality from First Amendment Liability
May 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Many municipalities operate both municipal-wide and departmental social media pages. Many public officials likewise operate personal social media pages. This webinar will address legal issues surrounding both, including a discussion of recent Supreme Court decisions regarding when a public official’s personal page might be considered public speech.
Cost to attend is $25, and MML members will receive 3 CMO elective credits for attending.
This webinar is sponsored and presented by the Mississippi Municipal League, the Mississippi Municipal Service Company, and Phelps Dunbar.
02/14/2024
Register today for the MS Urban Forestry Council Annual Conference "Managing Trees After a Massive Drought"
May 22, 2024
9am - 5pm
MS Agriculture and Forestry Museum
Ethnic Building - Jackson, MS
2 CMO Elective Credits will be awarded to MML members for attending.
Mississippians are facing a huge challenge of how to manage, place value and replace massive amounts of dead trees and community canopies. Learn about many factors related to this situation including; identifying a dead tree, what trees to remove, pruning, who to call, removal process, value of your lost trees, insurance, food forests, mitigation of lost trees, replacement trees and much more. This is an important meeting for anyone having to manage trees, municipalities, land owners, business, and home owners.
For more info contact Donna Yowell (601) 672-0755
Download the attached flyer for registration information.
01/30/2024
In conjunction with the MS State University Extension Service Center for Government & Community Development, MML is excited to announce the upcoming CMO opportunity that will be traveling to a location near you this spring!
The class, "Exploring Common Municipal Laws”, will be held at night and will include dinner, allowing an alternative time frame to receive CMO credits for those who have day-time duties that prohibit them from attending some of our other CMO opportunities that are usually held primarily during the day.
MML members will receive three CMO elective credits for attending any one of these classes.
Please see the attached registration form for details including registration deadlines, fees, and locations where the class will be offered.
12/14/2020
MML ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
As a result of both the Annual Conference and Small Town Conference being canceled this year, League staff had to find creative ways to continue to provide educational opportunities to our members. This need brought about the implementation of virtual CMO opportunities.
Throughout the fall, MML offered seven different webinars that members were invited to attend virtually via Zoom. Each webinar offered 3 CMO elective credits, and most cost $25 to attend.
These webinars have been recorded and are available on-demand for those that might have missed the registration deadlines.
To register for any of the following webinars, please complete the attached registration form and return to the MML office to receive the appropriate access links.
