The Georgia Certification Program for City and County Clerks is designed to establish minimum standards and professional goals for city and county clerks. The program seeks to accomplish this by: introducing new methods and approaches to enable clerks and finance officers to become more efficient and effective in their jobs; increasing managerial competence of municipal and county clerks to meet new challenges and demands placed on local government; and creating the opportunity for clerks to further their professional development to gain the recognition they deserve.

Georgia Municipal & County Clerks / Finance Officers Education Program - Course and Registration Information

Clerks Certification Guide

Target Groups
City Clerks, County Clerks, and other personnel performing city or county clerk duties in local government.

State Mandated Training
State law (O.C.G.A. sections 36-1-24 and 36-45-20) requires anyone hired as of April 1, 1992, holding the title of "clerk" or performing the duties of a municipal/county clerk pursuant to the local charter, ordinance, or code shall attend a 15-hour mandated orientation training. The training consists of a basic overview of job duties and functions required of clerks. Mandated training is offered at the fall and winter training conferences. The 15-hour mandated training counts toward the 100 hours required for full certification.