What others are saying!

"Natural Leader who is easily able to create a shared vision"

Stephen Huycke is a natural leader who is easily able to create a shared vision with those around him on delivering and accomplishing strategic goals and initiatives. This is the essential leadership quality that the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) needs. Someone with values, respect for differences in personality and the vast diversity of our membership. I have known Stephen for a few years in my previous role as IIMC Board Director of Region X and consider him a colleague and a friend. I have watched Stephen be instrumental in achieving the goals and successes of the IIMC Board. He has the innate ability to bring people together and collaborate, to be effective in decision making all while being fiscally and financially responsible. He is very knowledgeable, personable, respectful and passionate in all of his professional endeavours. Stephen’s values resonant strongly with the impeccable conduct and ethics of Municipal Clerk’s around the world. He truly believes in the betterment of our profession and I am proud to endorse him as the next Vice President of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.

Angila Bains, B.A, CMC

IIMC Quill Award recipient

Past Region X Director

Municipal Clerk/Manager, Legislative Services

District of Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

"Friendly, approachable leader who genuinely cares about his fellow clerks"

I am pleased to offer my enthusiastic support and endorsement of Stephen Huycke as a candidate for IIMC Vice President. Although Stephen and I did not serve on the Board of Directors at the same time, I have witnessed firsthand his qualities as a friendly, approachable leader who genuinely cares about his fellow clerks. He is always attentive to their concerns, listens to their stories, and strives to understand their needs. Through these efforts, Stephen consistently remains in tune with the issues that matter most to our IIMC members.

Stephen’s campaign motto of “listens first, does second” is truly reflected in his actions. Many Region One clerks had the opportunity to meet Stephen when he joined us in 2023 for the New England Assn. of City and Town Clerks’ annual conference. He demonstrated firsthand his willingness to listen and engage in meaningful dialogue on topics that are of importance to us clerks. Stephen would make an excellent Vice President for IIMC and, when elected, will represent us well.

Carol Anderson, MMC

Torrington, Connecticut

City & Town Clerk

CT Town Clerks Assn. Education Chair

Former Region One Director 2015-2018

"Conducts himself with integrity, honesty and transparency"

Stephen is an outstanding leader who conducts himself with integrity, honesty and transparency in all of his dealings. As a result of this, he has built outstanding relationships with staff and everyone he deals with. As a people leader, he is outstanding. Stephen ensures he creates an environment where his staff can grow and develop and be the best they can be. I truly admire his ability to speak truth to power and he does this in such a way that his relationships remain intact. It is apparent through his interactions how dedicated Stephen is to the Clerk’s profession. His skill, dedication and leadership makes him an invaluable asset at the City.

It has been an honour and a pleasure to work with Stephen and in getting to know him as a colleague, mentor and friend.

Sherry Adams

Commissioner, Corporate & Financial Services

City of Richmond Hill

"I admire his incredible composure and professionalism in even the most difficult of situations"

Having worked closely with Stephen over the past several years, I can attest to his strong leadership skills, commitment to his profession and dedication to public service. As City Manager, I rely on his valuable insights and counsel to our executive team and I admire his incredible composure and professionalism in even the most difficult of situations. Stephen is true to his values – a quality I deeply respect – and brings both skill and heart to all aspects of his work, which I'm certain will make him an asset to the IIMC.

Darlene Joslin

City Manager

City of Richmond Hill

"I have no doubt that he would be an excellent IIMC vice-president. "

As Stephen's colleague and manager at the Town of Aurora, I've seen first-hand his effective and empathetic leadership as Clerk of a close-knit Legislative Services team. Numerous councillors, staff, and residents have benefitted from his advice and insight as they navigated bureaucratic processes. Stephen is a dedicated public servant who has a strong, demonstrated commitment to the principles of municipal good governance in his everyday work. I have no doubt that he would be an excellent IIMC vice-president.

Warren Mar

Former Town Solicitor (Lawyer) - Town of Aurora