MUNICIPAL LEVEL
- You have the title of clerk, treasurer, finance officer or a combination of the three.
- You are elected or appointed by your municipality.
- Education and experience requirements are set by the municipality.
STATE LEVEL
OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL CLERKS, TREASURERS & FINANCE OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION (OMCTFOA)
- Hosts the annual fall conference, typically in October of each year.
- Appoints Education Committee to assist the planning of OMC&T Institute/Academy.
- Membership dues are $50.00
- Provides First-time attendee, OMC&T Institute/Academy and National conference scholarships.
- Website: http://www.omctfoa.com
OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC TREASURERS, UNITED STATES & CANADA (OAPT US&C)
- Co-hosts trainings/workshops throughout the year.
- Annual business meeting held in conjunction with OMCTFOA Fall Conference.
- Membership dues are $25.00.
- Website: http://www.omctfoa.com
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA (GFOAO)
- Co-hosts trainings/workshops throughout the year.
- Annual business meeting held in conjunction with OMCTFOA Fall Conference.
- Membership dues are $25.00.
- Website: http://www.omctfoa.com
ADDITIONAL STATE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATIONS
THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE (OML)
- Administers the State Training Certification.
- The certification requires an annual $65 fee in addition to attendance at one qualified training, typically 6 per year.
- In addition to the training, there is a $20.00 plus S&H fee covering the cost of the “Handbook for Oklahoma Municipal Clerks, Treasurers & Finance Officers” and periodic updates (updates are emailed free of charge).
- Website: http://www.oml.org
NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS (IIMC)*
- Offers Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) & Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) certifications.
- IIMC Membership dues are based on population. (membership is required for certification & masters).
- Website: http://www.iimc.com/index.aspx?nid=121
ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC TREASURERS, UNITED STATES & CANADA (APT US&C)*
- Offers Certified Public Finance Administrator (CPFA) & Advanced Certified Public Finance Administrator (ACPFA) certifications.
- Offers Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (CPFIM) & Advanced Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (ACPFIM) certifications.
- Offers Cash Handling and Internal Controls training throughout each year and hosts an annual conference.
- APT US&C Membership dues are based on population. (membership is required for certification & masters).
- Website: www.aptusc.com
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (GFOA)*
- Offers Certified Public Finance Officers (CPFO) certification.
- GFOA Membership dues are in accordance with population (membership is required for certification).
- Website: http://www.gfoa.com
MUNICIPAL CLERKS & TREASURERS INSTITUTE AND MUNICIPAL CLERKS & TREASURERS ACADEMY IS SPONSORED BY THE OSU CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CEPD) IN THE SPEARS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (website: https://cepd.okstate.edu/)
- Five day course held each Spring in preparation of national certifications: CMC, MMC, CPFA & ACPFA.