The New York State Association of City and Village Clerks announced that Charnley Abbott, village clerk in the Village of Marcellus has earned the certification of registered municipal clerk.

The RMC program is administered by the New York State Association of City and Village Clerks in conjunction with the New York State Town Clerks Association.

The RMC was established in 1997 to recognize the educational and professional accomplishments in the profession of municipal clerk.

The program serves to promote the continued education of municipal clerks to enable clerks to better serve their boards and community.

The program’s standards have been developed to strike a balance that allows all clerks to attain certification while meeting standards that support the integrity and credibility of a statewide professional accreditation program.

The overall goal of the RMC program is to aid municipal clerks in improving job performance, while recognizing the professionalism of the municipal clerk’s office.

The NYSACVC applauds Charnley Abbott for demonstrating a commitment to public service and the pursuit of continuing education.