CMTA history

After the 1973 seminar in Fresno the roster was expanded by Gloria Curry, Del Mar, to include individual and organization names.

Known formally as the “The International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs procedures (Kyoto Convention)”, the original convention entered into force in 1974.

After the Santa Cruz seminar in 1976, Jesse Unruh, State Treasurer, established the Local Agency Investment Fund, which has been very helpful to small cities.

At the seminar held in Newport Beach in 1977, George Ramos, Imperial Beach, volunteered to head a committee to develop what became The City Treasurers Handbook.

In San Jose in 1978, Dewey Evans, Mountain View, proposed what has become CMTA's Certification Program to advance the professional level of Municipal Treasurers.

After the 1982 seminar in San Mateo, mini-workshops were held in each of the seven divisions, pre-conference workshops also began this same year.

The National Foundation for Peroneal Muscular Atrophy (NFPMA) was incorporated in 1983 in Pennsylvania as a 501(c)(3) federally recognized charity.

Our Association celebrated its 25th Silver Anniversary in 1984.

Pat Elliott also came up with the idea of a "Past-President's Pin" and the first pins were presented to all the past-presidents in Bakersfield in 1986.

In 1987, although gene mapping was in its infancy, genetic research was taking place in two types of CMT, and it was believed that a genetic defect on chromosome 1 was responsible in the majority of CMT families.

In 1989-90, Patricia Elliott, Pomona, chaired the committee, which completed and distributed the revision of the Statement of Investment Policy.

During 1990-91, President Gordon Ford, Palo Alto, stressed improving the image of municipal treasurers and building better relations with other organizations.

In 1991-92, the CMTA Board of Directors placed high priority on actively working for state legislation, which would improve Treasury operations.

During 1992-93, the Board of Directors made a concerted effort to review our organization's policies and procedures.

The 1993-94 board was then left with the task of completing each of these projects.

In 1994-95 Orange County filed bankruptcy due to enormous losses in the County Pool.

In 1995, the CMTA published the first text specifically dedicated to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorders intended to help physicians understand and recognize the disorder.

PortCalls Asia is a news and data provider for cargo transport and logistics professionals which began publication in 1996.

During 1998-99, President Gierhart added a position of Special District Liaison to the Board of Directors.

What is the RKC? In order to meet the growing demands of governments and the international trading community, the original convention was revised and updated in June 1999.

In March 2000, after 52 years as CMA, the California Manufacturers Association changed its name to the California Manufacturers & Technology Association, recognizing the changing face of the manufacturing industry.

To help speed up the pace of CMT research, a North American CMT Database was established in conjunction with Wayne State University in 2001.

In November 2007, BoC created an RKC Management Team to push for accession to the convention and to lead the implementation of the RKC by preparing measures to ensure compliance with the international agreement.

CMTA expanded in 2012 to integrate our expertise in energy efficient engineering and Design-Build construction to offer Performance Contracting services through our Energy Solutions division.

In the early part of 2015, after the conduct of numerous public consultations in the Lower House, a technical working group was created.