For Clerks

Municipal clerks are tremendous resources to the cities and towns they serve. They handle so much that goes on in the community — elections, interactions with residents, open records requests, council/board meeting preparations, and so much more.

Colorado Municipal Clerk Advisor Program

CML, the Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA), and Colorado Municipal Clerks Association (CMCA) created the Colorado Municipal Clerk Advisor Program as a free service to assist municipal clerks with specific job-related questions or challenges.

Karen Goldman, former Aurora deputy city clerk, is available to offer insight and provide guidance on particular issues or questions that may arise in your city or town. While not intended to provide interim or long-term work, this arrangement offers municipal clerks a “helping hand” if they need it.

Contact Karen at 303-981-8022 or charna48@comcast.net.

Clerks Listserv

Only municipal clerks, deputy clerks, and records managers and/or licensing managers of CML member municipalities may sign up for the CML clerks listserv. All listserv subscription requests are subject to CML approval and municipal membership status.

Listservs allow groups of individuals signed up for the service to share information and ideas by email. Any subscriber can post a question or provide information to the listserv, which then is automatically emailed to all the members of the group. All responses from other members of the group are emailed to all subscribers.

2025-2026 Election Webinar Series

Karen Goldman, MMC, returns with CML and CMCA to facilitate on a series of webinars for clerks which focus on providing best practices and essential information about elections. Karen has provided training for municipal clerks in the elections arena during her almost 20 years as a municipal clerk in Colorado and currently runs the CML Municipal Clerk Advisor Program.

Webinar participants may apply for 1/2 credit with the Colorado Municipal Clerks Association (CMCA) for each webinar attended by completing a webinar assessment for each session attended. Those seeking credit will need to sign into the CMCAClerks.com website' Learning Portal and click an “Take and Assessment”.

Upcoming Sessions:

The majority of webinars will take place 12-1 p.m. MST | Register for one, or all remaining sessions. Register from the linked titles in the list below, or by visiting CML's Education & Training calendar page.

Election Debrief and Tales to Tell
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 12-1 p.m.
In this webinar, participants will take part in conversations covering election debriefs, gain insights, and share stories on what worked, what did not, and what clerks wished they had known ahead of the elections. 

Recordings of previous sessions and accompanying materials can be accessed from the linked titles below or by visiting CML's Training Materials page.

Previous Sessions:

Pre Incident Awareness for Elected Officials

Canvas, Recounts, and Final Election Questions (March 12, 2026 

Ballot Order, Ballot Signature Verification, and Canceling an Election (Jan. 13, 2026)

Nomination Petitions, Petition Packets, and Signatures (Dec. 11, 2025)

Fundamentals of an Election Calendar (Nov. 13, 2025)

Support Your Clerk's Success - Register Them for the 50th Anniversary CMCA Institute

Strong communities rely on well-prepared, knowledgeable clerks. The Colorado Municipal Clerks Association (CMCA) Institute offers a valuable opportunity for your clerk to strengthen the skills and expertise that directly support your organization's effectiveness.

This professional development program delivers practical training, current best practices, and peer collaboration tailored to the evolving demands of municipal service. From legislative processes to records management and customer service, the Institute equips clerks with tools they can immediately apply to better serve your board, staff, and community.

Sending your clerks is more than training - it's an investment in efficiency, compliance, and organizational excellence. Participants return with fresh insights, expanded networks, and renewed confidence that benefits your entire team.  

Encourage your clerk to attend and gain the knowledge and connections that will enhance your operations.

Register today