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Career Compass #124 "Are You a High-Potential?"

2 Jul 2026 10:37 AM | Anonymous

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2027 OCCMA Board Nominations Open

29 Jun 2026 9:30 AM | Anonymous

The Oregon City/County Management Association will be soliciting nominations for four director positions as well as the president-elect position.

Are you an OCCMA member and interested in serving on the OCCMA Board of Directors?

If so, the application period is open from now until July 30. Eligible applicants will be considered by the OCCMA Nominating Committee in August. The committee will then recommend a slate of officers in late August, followed by a special meeting of the OCCMA Board to formally recommend a slate of candidates for consideration by the membership at the OCCMA Annual Meeting held on October 15.

Applications can be found here: 2027 Board Application

Still Serving: Veterans Leading Our Communities - Sabrina Cotta

8 Jun 2026 9:07 AM | Anonymous

In coming issues, you’ll read short pieces from OCCMA members who are military veterans. To start us off, our own President-elect, Sabrina Cotta, talks about the teamwork, accountability, discipline, and resilience she learned in the Army, and the applicability of these attributes in her current city management role.

To view Sabrina's story, click here.

Career Compass #123 "What I Wish I Could Tell My Boss" + Free Webinar

6 May 2026 1:09 PM | Anonymous

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An ICMA upcoming Coaching Program webinar entitled “The Changing Role of Mid-Managers.” The no-charge webinar is scheduled for Wed, May 20, at 1 pm EST. People can register for this webinar at https://shop.learninglab.icma.org/products/32350450-a.