CMMC Certification

Certified Massachusetts Municipal Clerks Certification

Goal Statement:
The Massachusetts Town Clerks’ Association has developed an educational and certification program to establish minimum standards of the knowledge of statutory requirements and to enhance the professionalism of the position.

The Certification Board of the Massachusetts Town Clerks’ Association believes that in order to be awarded the designation of “Certified Massachusetts Municipal Clerk”, participants should be required to pass a written examination based on contents of the education program, and fulfill additional requirements based on other educational programs, years of service, etc.
The Certification Board of the Massachusetts Town Clerks’ Association believes that every person holding the position of Town Clerk in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts should possess the resources to locate information relating to the position in the Massachusetts General Laws.

The education and certification process developed by the Massachusetts Town Clerks’ Association will deal specifically with statutes and regulations that affect Massachusetts Town Clerks.

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As of June, 2020 the number of classes required for re-certification has increased from four (4) to six (6) MTCA classes.