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PARMA, the acronym for the Public Agency Risk Management Association, was founded in 1974, by a group of eight risk managers. PARMA was the first organization of its kind, and was formed to provide a forum for California public sector risk managers to share ideas on how to perform their duties in this emerging field. At that time in the history of public entity risk management, no venue existed for risk managers to learn their trade, and most of what was being done was experimental in nature.
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"We've taken people from cities, counties, special districts, school districts, insurance companies, legal practices, and risk management providers, and brought them all together into an organization that encourages all of its members to participate and to be an active part of this growing organization."
- Harry Bruno, Past President of PARMA
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To facilitate achieving its purpose as stated in Article 4, Section 21 of its Bylaws, PARMA has established and recognized various “Chapters” based upon geographic distribution of its members.
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Public agency risk management is a rewarding and challenging career. Schools, cities, counties, special districts and state agencies all need high quality candidates for all levels of employment from entry level to experienced professionals.
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