Purpose: The Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC) is committed to supporting local government professionals at all stages of their careers. This survey is designed to collect feedback from current members, past members, and non-members to better understand:
• Professional development needs
• Perceptions of MMASC’s value
• Barriers and motivations related to membership
• Interests in events, training, and networking
• Regional participation and accessibility
• Opportunities to strengthen engagement
Your responses will help shape future programs, events, and benefits offered across Southern California.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
Section 1: About You

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1. What is your current affiliation with MMASC? (Select one) (Required.)

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2. What is your current role? (Select one) (Required.)

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3. What organization do you currently work for? (Required.)

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4. What is your age range? (Optional) (Required.)

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5. How many years have you worked in local government? (Select one) (Required.)

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6. What department are you in? (Select one) (Required.)

Section 2: Awareness & Perception of MMASC

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7. How familiar are you with MMASC? (Select one) (Required.)

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8. What words come to mind when you think of MMASC? (Required.)

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9. Where did you first hear about MMASC? (Select one) (Required.)

Section 3: Interest in Membership (Non-Members Only)
*If you are not a member, please answer Questions 10–12. If you are a member, skip Section 3

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10. What are your primary reasons for not joining MMASC? (Check all that apply)

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11. What would increase your likelihood of joining MMASC? (Check all that apply)

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12. What member benefit would be most valuable for you personally?

Section 4: Member Engagement (Current Members Only)
*If you are a member, please answer Questions 13–17. If you are not a member, skip Section 4

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13. How satisfied are you with your membership experience? (Select one)

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14. Which MMASC programs or offerings do you find most valuable? (Check all that apply)

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15. How often do you read the "What's Happening Wednesday" newsletter

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16. How frequently do you think "What's Happening Wednesday" should be emailed?

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17. What would improve your membership experience? Or Programming you would like to see in the future

Section 5: Professional Interests & Needs

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18. What topics would you most like to see covered in training or events? (Check all that apply) (Required.)

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19. What is the ideal time for you to attend professional development events? (Check all that apply) (Required.)

Section 6: Regional Engagement & Accessibility

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20. Which MMASC region do you identify with? (Required.)

Section 7: Final Feedback

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21. What is the single most important thing MMASC could do to support your career development? (Required.)

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22. Would you like MMASC to follow up with you about (Check all that apply) (Required.)

Thank you for your time, if you have any questions about this survey or would like more information about membership, please email membership@mmasc.org

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