Nobleton
Commissioner Garry Breeden Becomes
Certified County Commissioner
Florida Association of Counties graduates Breeden from certification program
The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) presented Sumter County Commissioner Garry Breeden with the Certified County Commissioner (CCC) designation following his completion of a comprehensive study program developed by the association. Commissioner Breeden received the designation along with eleven other county commissioners during an awards ceremony held at the FAC Annual Conference in Collier County, FL.
CCC certification is not a requirement to serve as a county commissioner in Florida. However, county commissioners may voluntarily enroll in the program and complete a series of courses totaling 42 hours. The coursework is designed to provide information and enhance skills relevant to a commissioner’s duties and responsibilities as an elected official.
“This certification allows our citizen electorate to become experts in county government improving their communities,” said FAC Executive Director Chris Holley. “The more than 230 graduates is a testament to the importance of this program to Florida and our counties”
The CCC program coursework covers a variety of topics, such as county government roles and responsibilities, county government structure and authority, financial management, ethics and sunshine law, negotiation skills, economic development, and effective communication. Completion of all coursework averages 18 to 24 months.
Following are the names of the county commissioners who received their CCC designation in 2009: Paul Beck. Glades County; Mike Boyle, Nassau County, Garry Breeden, Sumter County, Douglas Croley, Gadsden County; Bryan Desloge, Leon County; Barry Holloway, Nassau County; Marvin Hunt, Dixie County; Mickey “Troy” Johnson, Dixie County; Andrew Kelly, Volusia County; Rudolph Parker, Taylor County; Joseph Parrish, Franklin County; and Linda Stewart, Lake County.
For more information about the CCC program and courses, visit the FAC web site at www.fl-counties.com. Founded in 1929, the Florida Association of Counties is a non-profit association representing the diverse interests of Florida’s 67 counties.
