Only Full Member and Associate Members are eligible to vote and/or hold office. Also, the professional conduct of all members must conform to the Code of Ethics of TCMA and the International City/County Management Association. ยป Member Dues
Corporate | Full | Associate | Academic | Agency | Alumni | Honorary | Advocacy | Member in Transition
Criteria for Corporate Membership
Shall have been a Full Member of the Association for at least two (2) years. The privilege of voting and serving as an Association officer is limited to corporate members. Their conduct shall conform to the Code of Ethics of this Association.
Criteria for Full Membership | Full Member Dues
Any person who serves in a Tennessee city or town government who serves as a municipal manager, administrator or equivalent position with similar responsibilities and duties appointed by local elected Board or Mayor or serves as a Deputy/Assistant City Manager/Administrator or equivalent position. In addition, individuals in Tennessee local government who previously served in the above positions within the State for at least (3) years but are currently employed in a Tennessee local government in an Associate Member position shall be designated Full Members. Their conduct shall conform to the Code of Ethics of this Association.
Criteria for Associate Membership | Associate Member Dues
Any person who serves in a Tennessee local government in an appointed position as a department head, mid-management or entry professional level position and is committed to professionally managed local government. Their conduct shall conform to the Code of Ethics of this Association.
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Criteria for Academic Membership | Academic Member Dues
Any person employed by or enrolled in an accredited college or university in Tennessee or is a native of the state enrolled at a college or university out of state who is teaching a course of study in local government management or is pursuing an educational curriculum or internship leading to a career in local government management.
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Criteria for Agency Membership | Agency Member Dues
Any governmental or related agency that provides management or technical support to Tennessee local governments and desires to enroll a significant number of its employees as members in the Association. The Board of Directors shall establish Agency member dues taking into account the number of individuals participating and the benefit derived by the Association from their involvement. Agency members are not eligible to become corporate members.
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Criteria for Alumni Membership | Alumni Member Dues
Any former member of the Association, having been a member in good standing for a minimum of three (3) years, who is retired or is no longer working for a Tennessee local government and is not employed by a company seeking or doing business with TCMA or its member cities and towns.
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Criteria for Honorary Membership
Individuals currently not employed in Tennessee local government who have distinguished themselves for a minimum of twenty (20) years in the field of Tennessee local government or affiliate organizations that support the TCMA mission and programs. Upon a petition of at least (five) corporate members, honorary membership may be granted upon the unanimous approval of the Board of Directors. Honorary members participating in any Association activity may not do so in a way to represent or promote a commercial product or service.
Criteria for Advocacy Membership | Advocacy Member Dues
Available to any person, not eligible for any other membership category and not serving in a popularly elected federal, state, or local government position, who supports the council-manager form of government and professional management in Tennessee. This membership category shall be narrowly construed and shall preclude a person employed with any organization that could seek to become a corporate sponsor of the Association. An Advocacy Member participating in any Association activity may not do so in a way to represent or promote a commercial product or service.
A Full member dismissed from their local government position in Tennessee without cause or forced to resign under pressure for dismissal without cause, may retain membership for up to two years without cost provided the member remains domiciled in Tennessee and their conduct conforms to the Code of Ethics of this Association.
Dues for the various classes of membership shall be established by a majority of Corporate Members present and voting during any meeting of the Association (Constitution, Article 10). The schedule of dues for membership shall be recommended by the Board of Directors. Dues shall be payable by January 31 each year and shall be paid within thirty (30) days upon receipt of an invoice. Dues unpaid by April 30 shall result in the suspension of the member. Dues from prospective members shall be paid at time of application for membership in accordance with Article II of the Bylaws.
Full Member |
$150.00 or $2.50 for each $1,000 of your annual salary, whichever is greater. |
Associate Member |
$150.00 or $2.50 for each $1,000 of your annual salary, whichever is greater. |
Academic Member |
Academic memberships are free. |
Agency Membership |
$2,500 for agencies having 10 or more employees that provide direct educational support and technical assistance to TCMA. Agency identification of employee members must be provided annually as part of the membership renewal process. |
Alumni Membership |
$50.00 Annually |
Honorary Membership |
Honorary memberships are free to individuals approved by the TCMA Board of Directors. Honorary members must renew their membership annually. |
Member In Transition |
May retain membership up to two years without cost provided the member remains domiciled in Tennessee and their conduct conforms to TCMA Code of Ethics. |
Advocacy Membership |
$50.00 Annually |
