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<br />- <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />LMC <br /> <br />145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 <br />phone: (651) 281-1200 . (800) 925-1122 <br />TDD (651) 281-1290 <br />LMC Fax: (651) 281-1299 . LMCIT Fax: (651) 281-1298 <br />Web Site: http://www.lmnc.org <br /> <br />League 0/ fr!imwsolll Cities <br />Citi,.s promoting exce!Jence <br /> <br />October 30, 2000 <br /> <br />Dear City Official: <br /> <br />On behalf of the National League of Cities, we want to invite you to become an <br />NLC Direct Member City -- and to enjoy the tme benefits of this level ofmembership. <br /> <br />From our experience, the most important benefits of direct membership are the <br />ability to participate fully in NLC's policy process and in leadership roles. NLC's <br />Steering Committees, which only include Direct Member Cities in their membership, are <br />where invaluable infoTI11ation-sharing happens among city officials, as well as in-depth <br />examination of the policy issues that impact our cities. These Steering Committees also <br />shape the National Municipal Policy that guides NLC's legislative efforts, ensuring that <br />cities are involved in the development of federal laws and regulations. The knowledge we <br />have gained from our colleagues across the nation through Steering Committees has <br />helped us in working through the challenges that face our own cities here in Minnesota. <br /> <br />Because of our experience with NLC Steering Committees, as well as other NLC <br />programs and committees, we sought and attained elective office within NLC to make an <br />even greater contribution to the future of the organization. Serving as members ofthe <br />NLC Board and as an NLC Officer have been fulfilling experiences for us personally and <br />very helpful to our communities - but if we had not joined NLC as Direct Member Cities, <br />we would not have had these opportunities. <br /> <br />Additional benefits ofbeeoming an NLC Direct Member City include: <br />. Reduced Tegistration fees for the annual Congress of Cities, the Congressional City <br />Conference, and regional conferences and workshops; <br />. Free copies of Nation's Cities Weekly newspaper; <br />. Reduced rates on other NLC publications; <br />. Free inquiry services from NLC's Municipal Reference Service; and <br />. Full voting rights on NLC elections and policy adoptions. <br /> <br />And now, more than ever, NLC is making it cost-effective for cities of all sizes to <br />become Direct Member Cities. Through a redeveloped program, new NLC Direct <br />Member Cities save 50% on their first year's dues - this offer is good through <br />December 31,2000, Dues for small cities have also been significantly reduced to <br />encourage cities of all sizes to join. A dues schedule showing regular rates, and the <br />reduced first-year rates, is enclosed, as is a membership application fonn. <br /> <br />Again, we encourage you to consider becoming an NLC Direct Member City. <br />We believe it is a unique opportunity for personal growth and for your eity to benefit <br /> <br />AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ArFIRMA llVE ACTION EMPLOYER <br />