From the
	EDITOR'S DESK . . .

ROMEOVILLE VILLAGE CLERK
HONORED BY
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Robert F. Schneider, Village Clerk, Village of Romeoville, Illinois, has been awarded the designation of "Certified Municipal Clerk" (CMC) from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) for achieving its high educational, experience, and service requirements.

Mr. Schneider has been Village Clerk of Romeoville, Illinois, since 1985. Prior to becoming Village Clerk, Robert retired after 31 years from Illinois Bell Telephone Co. He has also held various positions with the Village of Romeoville including: Fire and Police Commission, (1974-81), Village Trustee, (1981-85), and Will County Board of Commissioners, (1986 for a 4 year term).

He completed the Municipal Clerks Institute, offered by the University of Illinois. This program provides over 100 student/instructor contact hours of in-depth courses in managerial/leadership skills, social and interpersonal concerns, and functionally-related subjects. It gives perspective, information, and technical training needed to deal with changes taking place in local government today.

His professional affiliations include membership in the Municipal Clerks Association of Illinois and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.

He joins 81 other Illinois Municipal Clerks who presently held the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC).

The unique Certification Program of the IIMC was launched in 1970, climaxing a decade of planning. The program aids municipal clerks and deputy clerks in improving their job performance and recognizes the professionalization of the Municipal Clerk's office. Completion of a recognized career development institute or a baccalaureate degree in public administration or related field, responsible experience in local government, and participation in conferences, meetings, and educational seminars are required to achieve this prestigious Certified Municipal Clerk designation. Qualifications of applicants are reviewed and approved by the IIMC Certification Committee. •

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August 1990 / Illinois Municipal Review / Page 3