Sandra S. Abrams, CMC

Clerk, Charter Township of Commerce

 

“I have been a resident of Commerce Township for 27 years.  I am dedicated to the residents of Commerce Township and encourage active participation in our community with a focus on accessible local government.  If I can be of service to you please do not hesitate to contact me”

 

 

 

 

 

Municipal Background:

·      Employed with Commerce Township in 1988

·       Planning Department – Planning Aide;

·      Appointed Deputy Clerk in 1996

·      Elected Clerk in 1996

·      Elected Clerk in 2000

Educational Background: 

·        Certified Municipal Clerk

·        1^st Level Master Municipal Clerk – IIMC

·        Associates Degree – Office Information Systems/Management

Awards or Designations:

·        Township Clerk of the Year 2003

·        Certified Municipal Clerk

·        Master Municipal Clerk Academy – 1^st Level

·        Accredited under Michigan Election Law MCL 168.33 – Election Inspector Training Coordinator

Civic and Community Associations or Memberships:

·        Commerce Community Breakfast Committee

·        Commerce Community Center Committee

·        Secretary Commerce Township Downtown Development Authority

·        Women’s Officials Network

·        Oakland County Elections Scheduling Committee

·        Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Township

·        Oakland County Clerks Association Member 1996 to present

·        Oakland County Clerks Association – Vice President 1999

·        Oakland County Clerks Association – President 1999-2000

·        Michigan Association of Clerks Membership Director 1996-1998

·        Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks 2^nd Vice President 2000-2001

·        Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks 1^st Vice President 2001-2002

·        Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks President 2002-2003

·        National Association of Parliamentarians - Member

·        International Institute of Municipal Clerks Member 1996-present