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Municipal Clerks Institute (MCI)

Municipal Clerks Institute

The new Municipal Clerks Institute (MCI) at California State University, San Marcos represents a first of its kind partnership between the California State University system and the City Clerks Association of California. It represents an opportunity to provide equitable education in a sustainable manner, drawing from a rich coalition of training and educational resources from throughout the region and state.

The Institute is the only approved institute in California for those pursuing their Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) and Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designations with the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.

The Institute provides the qualifying hours toward the 60 required education points of a CMC/MMC Certification. Each session provides 15 CMC/MMC points. Sessions will include one virtual day and four in-person days in response to student requests for hybrid learning.

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2025/2026 Schedule

The cost for each 2025/2026 session is $500 for CCAC members and $600 for non-members (includes a Friday celebratory lunch for attendees and graduates).

Registration for each session will open 90 days before the first day of the session at 8 a.m. Should that day fall on a weekend, registration will instead open on the following Monday. Registration is capped at 70 participants per session. Registration is processed on a first come, first serve basis, with only CMCA members having access to register during the first three days following registration opening.

 

Municipal Clerks Institute (CMC Series 100)

February 6, 2026 (Virtual)
& February 10-13, 2026 (In-Person)
Registration Opens Monday, November 10, 2025 - Registration Full

 

Municipal Clerks Institute (MMC Series 300)*

June 12, 2026 (Virtual)
& June 15-18, 2026 (In-Person)
Registration Opens Monday, March 16, 2026
 

Municipal Clerks Institute (CMC Series 200)

October 23, 2026 (Virtual)
& October 27-30, 2026 (In-Person)
Registration Opens Monday, July 27, 2026

 

*Please note that while MMC approved sessions may be applied toward a CMC designation, the same session cannot be taken again and applied toward the individual’s MMC designation. Caution should be taken in deciding to attend a higher-level education session (MMC series) prior to completion of lower-level education sessions (CMC series).
 

Lodging

The following is general information regarding lodging options available near campus. Select the hotel name to see if any discount rates are available. Please note that any negotiated discount rates are not managed by the Institute and/or CSUSM but set up for attendees through CMCA. If you have any questions relating to discount rates and availability, please contact the hotel directly or email the Professional Development Director at pdd@calclerks.org.

Hampton Inn (Hilton)
123 E. Carmel Street, San Marcos, California, 92078
(760) 736-9249

Fairfield Inn and Suites (Marriott)
227 W San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 891-0111

Residence Inn (Marriott)
1245 Los Vallecitos Boulevard San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 591-9828

Lake House Resort (No discounts currently available)
1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, California 92078
(877) 526- 2671

 

Updates

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