FACM provides a forum for county managers to develop professional relationships, discuss current and future issues affecting counties, and provide mentoring opportunities, education, advice and advocacy on statewide issues.
- Message From The President -
I am honored to serve as your Florida Association of County Managers (FACM) for the coming year to carry on the great framework that has been established since the formation of FACM in 2015. I am always humbled and impressed with the amount of talent that spans the State of Florida in the County Manager/Administrator role. The passion and level of commitment to serve our respective staff members and the public is evident, even amidst the ever-increasing challenging circumstances we face.
FACM offers an excellent forum to build or expand networks, share successes (and failures), brainstorm tough topics and have open, unfettered conversations about difficult topics. While there is great diversity across the state, FACM is the place that regardless of size, complexities, resources, or the location of the County you are from, you will find value in having this forum for dialogue with peers.
DeSoto County is a small, rural County by Florida measures; however, the County faces growth pressures, struggling to maintain basic infrastructure and provide the needed infrastructure that growth demands require. As stated above, the pressures and challenges are all scale.
Perhaps now more than ever, we are charged with leading our organizations in times of rapid change, increased demand for services, and the political environment that has divided our nation, and sometimes our communities. The one constant is the value of a group of people with different perspectives coming together to confront challenges and share ideas.
I encourage you to actively engage and share your thoughts and ideas openly throughout the year. Use this association to communicate legislative policy issues, best practices, success stories, and/or the challenges you are facing. Tell us how FACM can bring the greatest value to you and your emerging leaders that we have the awesome responsibility to develop and prepare for this role.
You are always welcome to contact me at 863-990-8575. I look forward to a great year and appreciate the professional relationships we share.
Thank you for the Opportunity to Serve,
Mandy Hines, FACM President
DeSoto County Administrator
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The Advanced Level track is designed for seasoned County Managers and will center on tactical strategies on emerging or challenging issues and leadership development. These courses will offer CE, CEU or CPE’s for accreditation requirements.
The Intermediate Level track is designed for County Managers who are new to local government, have transitioned from a municipality or for those senior staff who aspire to be county managers and will center on technical strategies (along with some tactical direction) on topics and issues in county government. Learn more.