VMCTA- Clerk Summa Cum Laude Application July 2026
Highlight your name on minutes, and the class name and hours on each document. Upload all documents as a PDF. Points must be earned after the date your most recent VMCTA certification was submitted (January 31 or July 31). Submit no more than 65 total points of documentation. Minimum Required Points: complete all basic requirements in Section 1 and earn at least 60 total points, including 30 points from continuing education (Section 2) and 30 additional points from experience, professional service, or more continuing education. DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by January 31 or July 31.
Applicant Name
First Name
Last Name
Municipality
Title
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Municipal Clerk
Assistant Clerk
Phone Number (Work)
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email (Work)
example@example.com
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Section 1: Basic Requirements
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1a. Date you became a Vermont Municipal Clerk or Assistant Clerk (A minimum of nine (9) full years required.)
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1b. Date became a Certified Vermont Municipal Clerk- Magna Cum Laude
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1c. Attended two (2) NEMCI Academy courses: (Provide certificates. Courses must be relevant to the duties of municipal clerks.)
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1d. VMCTA Executive Board or Education Committee Service: (Attendance at a minimum of eight (8) meetings. Provide minutes showing attendance. Can be from more than one committee.)
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Section 2: Continuing Education (30 Points Required)
Courses must relate to municipal clerk duties and must be earned after the date your most recent VMCTA certification was submitted (January 31 or July 31). Eligibility is determined by the Committee. Highlight class name and hours on each document. Upload all files as pdf documents.
2. Courses (Provide certificates, verification forms, or other proof of attendance.)
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2. Points: 2 hours/1 point
Total Continuing Education Points
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Section 3: Experience (Optional)
Experience points may be used for only one certification level and must be earned after the date your most recent VMCTA certification was submitted (January 31 or July 31). Eligibility is determined by the Committee.
3a. Municipal Clerk/Assistant Clerk Service (Provide town report pages or oaths of office.)
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3a. Points: 4 points/full year (Max 20)
3b. Other Related Municipal Experience (Provide town report pages or oaths of office.)
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3b. Points: 1 point/full year (Max 8)
3c. Associate Degree (Provide diploma or transcript.)
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3c. Points: 5 points
3d. Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree (Provide diploma or transcript.)
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3d. Points: 10 points
3e. NEMCI Institute Certificate of Completion (Provide certificate.)
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3e. Points: 5 points
3f. IIMC CMC Certification (Provide certificate.)
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3f. Points: 5 points
3g. IIMC MMC Certification (Provide certificate.)
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3g. Points: 10 points
3h. Athenian Fellowship (Provide certificate.)
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3h. Points: 2 points
Total Experience Points
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Section 4: Professional Service (Optional)
Service must be related to municipal clerk duties and must be earned after the date your most recent VMCTA certification was submitted (January 31 or July 31). Eligibility is determined by the Committee. Highlight name on minutes.
4a. VMCTA Board or Committee Appointment (Provide appointment letter from VMCTA President.)
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4a. Points: 1 point/year (Max 10)
4b. Board or Committee Meeting Attendance (Can be any Board or Committee related to clerk’s duties. Provide minutes showing attendance.)
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4b. Points: 1 point/meeting
4c. Service to the Municipal Clerk Profession (Applies to unique achievements, projects, or leadership roles benefiting the municipality, VMCTA, or profession that go above and beyond standard committee attendance (e.g., listserv admin, website maintenance, handbook writing, Town Fair booth, legislative advocacy). Provide proof of service, such as official logs, event programs, or letters of attestation explicitly verifying your active role and time commitment.)
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4c. Points: 1 point/year or event
4d. Presenter at an in-person training (Provide certificate or agenda/presentation materials with date and location.)
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4d. Points: 5 points/training
4e. Presenter at a Roundtable or First Thursday (Provide certificate or agenda/presentation materials with date and location.)
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4e. Points: 2 points/training
4f. VMCTA Official Mentor (Provide a copy of the mentor list on the VMCTA website.)
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4f. Points: 1 point/year
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Section 5: Certification (Required)
I certify I will mail a $35 check made payable to: VMCTA c/o Susan McNamara-Hill 2 Lincoln Street Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
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I certify I am an active VMCTA member and my annual dues are paid.
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I certify I have met all basic requirements in Section 1.
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I certify I have attended the submitted courses and have earned the following Continuing Education points (30 points required)
I certify I have earned the following Experience points.
I certify I have earned the following Professional Service points.
I certify I have earned the following Total points. (60 points required)
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