On June 7, 2022, during the President’s Reception at the FCCC Summer Conference, Representative Charles “Chuck” Clemons received the FCCC Legislator of the Year award. FCCC recognized Representative Clemons with this award for his strong support during the 2022 Session as the sponsor of the Clerk Priority bill, HB 397 Court Fiscal Administration. FCCC President-Elect the Honorable Carolyn Timmann (Martin) presented Rep. Clemons with the award and was joined on stage by FCCC CEO Chris Hart, as well as Representative Clemons’ local Clerks – the Honorable Jess Irby (Alachua), the Honorable Barbie Higginbotham (Dixie), and the Honorable Todd Newton (Gilchrest). Since being elected in 2016 Representative Clemons has been a strong advocate for Clerks, having sponsored six different pieces of legislation on Clerks’ behalf.