Administrative Assistants
of
Kansas Cities

In 2002, the Professional Development Committee presented a plan to the AAKC board and other members. The idea was to start a certification program for AAKC members. In Spring 2004, brochures were presented to the members listing out the requirements of obtaining this certification. The certification was appropriately titled “Certified Municipal Assistant.” Linda Jones from the City of Osage City was the first member to receive this award in 2006.

 

Since then, several members have received the certification. AAKC offers Certified Municipal Assistant (CMA) Certification to its members. The following basic requirements must be met in order to attain CMA designation:

• Applicant must have been a member of AAKC for two years prior to date of application.

• Applicant must currently be employed in an administrative, secretarial, clerical or related position for a municipality in Kansas under the City Manager or Mayor form of government on a full time basis.

• Applicant must have been employed with the same agency for at least two calendar years at the time of certification.

• Applicant must earn a total of 100 education points and 50 experience points as described in the AAKC certification requirements.

 

Once these requirements are met, candidacy is formally established upon receipt of a completed application form and a check for $50 made out to AAKC. Mail your application and check to:
     Denise Duerksen at P.O. Box 426, Newton, KS 67114

 

Approval of certification applications are subject to review by the AAKC officers and Board of Directors.