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Programs - Clerks
Although annual education of municipal court clerks is not required, the Texas Legislature, the Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Texas Municipal Courts Association recognize the importance of training and allocating funds for that purpose. In 2008, five TMCEC programs are specifically aimed at court clerks, and are eligible for credit for the Municipal Clerk Certification Program. Clerks participating in the Municipal Clerk Certification Program are encouraged to apply for a TCCA scholarship that provides funding for supplemental education to further professional growth. Stop by the Clerks' Corner to catch the latest news and information relevant to municipal court. 32-Hour New Clerk Seminar $50 AUSTINNew clerks and clerks who have never attended TMCEC conferences should first attend a 32-hour school. This seminar offers classes on basic court procedures along every step of the process from a filing of a complaint to collections. It provides new clerks with a foundation of knowledge to build upon while addressing common roadblocks that cause problems with effectiveness and accuracy. Register now.
Note: New clerks seminars are five days in length and begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday and conclude at 12:00 noon on Friday. TMCEC will pay for sleeping rooms for the nights of Monday through Thursday. Court Administrator Seminar $50 DALLASThis seminar is designed for and integrated into the third and final level of the Court Clerks Certification Program. Becoming a Certified Muinicipal Court Clerk requires the leadership skills of the court administrator. This program focuses on developing the court administrator as a manager andsupervisor and provides an overall picture of Texas municipal courts and their administration. The seminar is open to court administrators or anyone seeking designation as a Certified Municipal Court Clerk. Register now. June 30-July 2, 2008 Register by: 5/30/ 2008 •Special Topic: Court Administrator Seminar $50 AUSTIN A specialized course, Managing Financial Resources, will be offered in conjunction with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) and the Institute for Court Management (ICM) in Williamsburg, Virginia, for municipal clerks and court administrators. Participants will learn how to improve and defend their court’s budget and resources in an economic climate where courts are competing with other agencies for scarce resources; understand the balance between judicial independence and fiscal responsibility; learn practical steps courts can take during difficult fiscal times; and recognize current and emerging trends in budget practices impacting your court’s operations. The three-day course is designed to further develop a managerial approach to the budget and budget justification process. Register now. Registration Deadline Passed Note: This course counts toward certification hours in the Texas Municipal Courts Certification Program and in the NCSC Court Executive Development Program and Court Management Program. Clerk certification testing will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2008. 12-Hour Clerk Seminar $50 REGIONAL The regional seminars for experienced clerks feature breakout sessions addressing a wide range of issues such as authority and duties, ethics, statutory law, proper processes, reporting requirements, and management. An optional pre-conference concerning Court Security will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on the day before each of the 12-hour regional seminars. This allows for participants’ registration fees and travel to be paid for by local security funds. Register now.
• Special Topic: Traffic Safety Conference $50 IRVINGTMCEC will be offering a 14.5 hour, three-day Traffic Safety Conference in cooperation with TxDOT for municipal judges, clerks, and city officials. The preliminary agenda includes topics such as Booster Seats & Child Safety Seats, OmniBase, DUI, Points & Surcharges, and much more. Register now. May 21-23, 2008 Omni Hotel at Los Colinas Irving Register by: 4/4/2008 How Can You Get Most of Your Expenses Covered? Traffic Safety Award recipients will be recognized at the conference and receive complimentary conference registration, travel to and from the conference to include airfare or mileage that within state guidelines, two nights at the beautiful Omni Hotel and most meals and refreshments. To find out how your court can be selected to receive this honor, contact Lisa Robinson, TxDOT Grant Administrator, at 800.252.3718 or robinson@tmcec.com. • Low Volume Judges' & Clerks' Seminar $50 REGIONAL Low Volume Court Seminars are specially designed for issues and porblems commonly experienced in smaller courts. This year, they will focus on the application of state and federal constitutional law. The seminar will include a brief legislative update. Clerks are encouraged to attend with their judges. Class sizes will not exceed 40 participants, so register early and plan on participating!
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