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2. New York State Registered Municipal Clerk Code of Ethics

   Believing in Freedom throughout the World allowing increased cooperation between municipal clerks and other officials, locally, nationally and internationally, I do hereby subscribe to the following principles and ethics which I affirm will govern my conduct as municipal clerk:

   To uphold constitutional government and the laws of my community;

   To so conduct my life as to be an example to my fellow citizens;

   To impart to my profession those standards of quality and integrity that the conduct of the affairs of my office shall be above reproach and to merit public confidence in our community;

   To be ever mindful of my neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all and to extend the same treatment I wish to receive myself;

   To record that which is true and preserve that which is entrusted to me as if it were my own;

   and

   To strive constantly to improve the administration of the affairs of my office consistent with applicable laws and through sound management practices to produce continued progress and so fulfill my responsibilities to my community and others.

4. Sign Code of Ethics

   Type Your Full Name to Electronically Sign the Code of Ethics 

6. Personal Data
8. Name
9. Title
11. Town
12. Email
14. Mailing Address
16. Telephone
17. Fax
19. Town Supervisor Name
20. Town Supervisor Email
22. Town Supervisor Address
24. Official Newspaper

    Type name of newspaper, address, and email for the press release. 

26. Basic Requirements
28. Basic Requirements

    1. Town Clerk
    2. Deputy Town Clerk

    1. Elected
    2. Appointed

    1. 2 Year Term

    1. 4 Year Term

    Check all that apply 

30. NYSTCA Membership

    1. Yes
    2. No

    Are you a member of NYSTCA? 

31. NYSTCA Membership - Time Period

    How many years have you maintained your NYSTCA membership? Minimum 3 years. 

33. Original or Renewal Application

    1. Orignal
    2. Renewal

    Please indicate if this is an original RMC application or a renewal RMC application. 

34. RMC Designation

    Have your previously earned your RMC Designation? If no, please type no. If yes, please type current expiration date. 

36. Affirm Points Earned

    1. Original - I have obtained the minimum of 50 points in the Education category and 50 points in the Experience category.
    2. Renewal - I have obtained the minimum of 20 points in the Education category and 20 points in the Experience category.
38. Payment

    1. I am printing my new RMC Application and mailing it with a check for $75
    2. I am paying online
    3. I am printing my Renewal Application and mailing it with a check for $30
40. Transcript of Classes

    Using the transcript sheet provided on the RMC page, upload your completed form here. 

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42. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
43. Email address

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