Patrick Farrell, Village Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of New Hyde Park, has been awarded Certification as Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) by the New York State Association of City and Village Clerks (NYSACVC) for achieving its high educational experience and participatory requirements.

Farrell has been employed by the Village of New Hyde Park in the position of Village Clerk-Treasurer for more than four years and has been a member of the New York State Association of City and Village Clerks for the same period.

Farrell lives in New Hyde Park with his wife Kay and his two children - Patrick Joseph and Sarah.

This unique Certification Program was launched in 1997. The program aids municipal clerks and deputy clerks in improving job performance and recognizes the professionalism of the Municipal Clerk's office. Stringent education and experience requirements must be met before this prestigious designation of Registered Municipal Clerk is awarded. Qualifications of applicants are reviewed and approved by the NYSACVC Registered Municipal Clerk Certification Committee.

Editors Note: The New York State Association of City & Village Clerks was founded in 1909 and currently has a membership of more than 600 members across New York State. The Association provides a medium for the exchange of ideas and experiences while working to enhance the professional service it renders to elected officials and the communities that it serves.