Flagstaff City Manager Greg Clifton. Courtesy photos.
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Manager Greg Clifton and Deputy City Manager Joanne Keene both recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). City Manager Clifton and Deputy City Manager Keene join over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program.
ICMA’s mission is to advance professional local government through leadership, management, innovation, and ethics by increasing the proficiency of appointed chief administrative officers, assistant administrators, and other employees who serve local governments and regional entities around the world.
Flagstaff Duputy City Manager Joanne Keene
To receive the prestigious ICMA credential, a member must have significant experience as a senior management executive in local government, have earned a degree, preferably in public administration or a related field, and demonstrated a commitment to high standards of integrity and to lifelong learning and professional development.
City Manager Clifton said “It’s truly an honor to receive this credential, and especially in the company of Deputy City Manager Keene. I am so grateful to the City of Flagstaff for the opportunity to serve.” Clifton is qualified by 30 years of professional local government executive experience in Colorado and Arizona and holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado, as well as a Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver School of Law.
Deputy City Manager Keene said “I’m honored to be recognized by ICMA for my commitment to lifelong learning in the field of local government. I’m looking forward to continuing to serve the City of Flagstaff and continuing to make a meaningful impact in our community.” Keene has over 27 years of experience in federal, state and local government and holds a master’s degree in public administration from Northern Arizona University.
About ICMA: ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, advances professional local government worldwide. The organization’s mission is to advance professional local government through leadership, management, innovation, and ethics.