The Mission of VMCA is to promote professional development through continuing education and networking opportunities. Our objectives are to promote education and certification of Municipal Clerks, promote better municipal government, increase efficiency of municipal clerks operations, be alert and respond to federal, state, and local legislation which impacts the clerks offices, and educate the public and colleagues regarding the role of the Municipal Clerk.

Every city, town or county in the Commonwealth of Virginia shall be eligible for membership. Any appointed Clerk of Council, Clerk, Recorder, Secretary, Deputy or Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia shall be eligible for membership and entitled to vote upon payment of the annual dues.