Newly Elected Officials

Welcome, newly elected officials! Congratulations on your recent election or appointment. As you embark on this journey of public service, the Florida League of Cities (FLC) is here as a resource.

The League has served as the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments for more than 100 years. We believe in local voices making local choices, which focuses on the impact citizens and city leaders have on improving Florida’s communities.

Within your first six months in office

we recommend taking advantage of the following programs and resources:

1.

Get to know your city

Get to know your city with FLC’s orientation checklist

Use this orientation checklist as a guide to collect information that will help you familiarize yourself with your municipality and other intergovernmental agencies.
Orientation Checklist

2.

Attend training for newly elected officials

Online Orientation for Newly Elected Officials
This virtual course offers convenient start dates throughout the year and consists of seven mixed media lessons specific to Florida, covering all aspects of municipal governance and the services cities provide.
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Institute for Elected Municipal Officials (IEMO)
This in-person educational program is specially designed for elected officials with less than one term in office. IEMO offers a comprehensive overview of Florida municipal government, presented by top professionals worldwide.
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After your first six months in office

we recommend taking advantage of the following programs and resources:

1.

Complete your ethics training

A state-mandated requirement for all of Florida’s elected officials offered quarterly by FLC.

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2.

Save or print the Florida Municipal Officials Manual

A Florida-specific reference guide for elected officials and municipal staff. Bookmark or print the manual for a handy reference.
View Manual

3.

Become an advocate

Learn how to use your voice to protect local decision-making in your community by using the Roadmap to Effective Advocacy. The roadmap summarizes the tools and resources designed to help city officials learn how to advocate on behalf of their cities.
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2025 Save the Dates

Institute for Elected Municipal Officials (IEMO)

A comprehensive overview of Florida municipal government offered at different locations throughout the state.

IEMO I: January 24-25 (Gainesville), June 6-7 (Boca Raton, October 10-11 (Tampa)

IEMO II: April 25-26 (Orlando), October 24-25 (Orlando)

FLC Leadership: March 6-7 (Orlando)

4-Hour State-Mandated Ethics Training

A state-mandated annual requirement for all of Florida’s elected officials offered quarterly.

Dates can be found on the calendar.

FLC
Annual
Conference

The League’s flagship event for municipal officials and senior staff to learn, network and discuss strategies for Florida’s future.

August 14-16, 2025 (Orlando)

Questions? Email Member Services Administrator Eryn Russell or Member Services Coordinator Annie Wood.