D'Sjonaun Hockenhull, the deputy city clerk in Romulus, was recently awarded the Michigan Professional Municipal Clerk designation by the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
The program was launched in January 2014 to encourage city, township and village clerks to seek continuing education specifically related to the duties of Michigan clerks. The Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks was founded on the belief that a focus on education is essential for municipal clerks to provide informed, quality leadership for their communities in the face of constant legislative change and increased demands on Michigan public servants, according to a prepared statement from the association.
A clerk must invest in a minimum of 120 hours of educational programming during three years to qualify for certification, and must continue to obtain education points to maintain the certification.
“Whether elected or appointed, municipal clerks serve a powerful role in coordinating public programs and influencing legislative initiatives. Deputy City Clerk Hockenhull is to be commended for the hard work, perseverance and commitment expended to attaining the certification and the dedication to providing quality service to the public and the municipality he serves,” noted the prepared release from the association.
