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Tracy Ackroyd Howe

Clermont,FL

Summary

Accomplished City Clerk and dynamic leader with extensive experience in municipal administration, notably as City Clerk for the City of Clermont, where I spearheaded the development of the city's first records management program, city website and initiated a groundbreaking Youth Council program. Renowned for exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to professionalism, I excel in public records management and effective communication, driving significant improvements in records retention and public engagement.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

City Clerk

City Of Clermont
Clermont, FL
09.2003 - Current
  • Professional Department Director position, directing the functions of the City Clerk's office. Responsible for citywide records management, ensuring compliance with the State of Florida public records laws, cemetery management, election qualifying, and agenda development for all City Council and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meetings. Attends, records, and approves the meeting minutes of all board meetings. Appointed as Custodian of the City Seal, with the authority to execute and emboss documents to authenticate the validity of city records. Qualifying Officer for candidates seeking an elected position, and serves as a canvassing board chair for city elections. Developed and implemented a citywide records management policy and procedures manual, and serves as the Records Management Liaison Officer. Implemented the usage of document imaging for long-term retention documents to reduce space needs. Educates all departments on public records laws. Responsible for all legal notices. Serves as the Financial Disclosure Coordinator. Responsible for the administrative functions of the municipal cemetery, coordinated the expansion of the columbarium phase, and planned for future growth. Developed the city's first website, and maintained it for 10 years. Coordinate codification and supplemental update to the city code of ordinances and land development code. Prepares the annual department budget. Implemented and led the city's first Youth Council program.

President

Florida Association of City Clerks (FACC)
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Led professional association as President for 1 year and dedicated member since 1997. Chaired numerous committees, District Director for three years, then four years on Executive Board. Delivered presentations for the association and addressed college students on the municipal clerk profession as part of the Munimod program through the Florida League of Cities. Advocated for issues impacting the municipal clerk profession.

Town Clerk

Town of Dundee
Dundee, FL
08.1997 - 08.2003
  • Responsible Department Director position. Maintained all official records, directing the operation of the records retention program. Conducted municipal elections and election qualifying. Assisted in administrative functions, including personnel, annual budget, audit preparation, legal notices, special events and council meeting agenda/minute preparations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Webber International University
Babson Park, FL
05-2002

Skills

  • Florida Statutes, Chapter 119, Public Records
  • Municipal administration
  • Legal notice publishing
  • Professionalism
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Goal setting
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Researching skills
  • Typing speed

Accomplishments

  • 2016 - Recipient of the Home Rule Hero award from the Florida League of Cities.
  • 2014 - Recipient of the Visionary Award for the outstanding use of Laserfiche to effectively accomplish organizational goals.
  • 2012 - Recipient of the Presidents Award of the Florida Association of City Clerks in recognition of dedication and hard work toward the goals of the association.

Certification

  • Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) Certification - August 2009
  • Certified Florida Public Records Manager - May 2008
  • Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) Certification - January 2002
  • State of Florida Notary Public

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

President

Florida Association of City Clerks (FACC)
06.2015 - 06.2016

City Clerk

City Of Clermont
09.2003 - Current

Town Clerk

Town of Dundee
08.1997 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Webber International University

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