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, -,,' ! lellfltn don't cre6Ie ftJIIoN'ers...lBBllers cre6Ie IeatIeIs Serve on the LMC Board of Directors From its very b.-ginning, the League of Minnesota Cities has flourished by its leadenhip's constant fOcus on bringing city leaders together as a unified and influential furre.A dedicated Boan! of Directors has been vital to the accomplishment of this goa1.As the governing body of the League, the Boan! must keep the interests of cities in mind at all times. Thus, serving on the Boan! is both an honor and a responsibility. Unlike the governing bodies of some private companies, the prerequi- sites for serving on the League Boan! do not include wealth, prestige or professional status. Rather, leadership skills, knowledge, dedication, vision and professiona1ism are the types of qualities that distinguish leaders selected fur the League Board. The 18 individu- als serving on the Boan! blend together to strengthen the League through their diversity and unique experiences. The actions of Boan! members not only impact cities in the present, but also "shape" the future direction of the League as it strives to make a positive impact on community lifu and the state as a whole. The roles and responsibilities of those who serve on the Boan! of Directors go far beyond the stated duties outlined in the League's Constitution and By-Laws. LMC Boan! members are also role models for other city leaders. The most valued and success- ful Boan! members model such characteristics as: . The ability to motivate citizens to participate in their local government; . A caring concern fur all cities in the state; . A high level of participation in meeting1; and other League activities; . A willingness to consider others' perspectives; and City officials needed to serve on LMC Nominating Committee The Noutinating Committee plays an important role in selecting the League Board of Directors. The committee convenes on Wednesday,June 19 at the Annual Conference in Rochester to interview candidates for Board and officer positions. The committee's recommendations are presented to member cities at the LMC business meeting. The Nominating Committee is made up of8 to 12 city officials, consisting of both elected and appointed officials, with attention to issues such as gender, city size, and geography. City officials interested in serving should contact DonyeUe Mikacevich at (651) 281-1202 or (800) 925-1122/toll-fIee.The LMC Board of Directors is expected to appoint the Nominating Committee by May 31'1" . A desire to discuss options fully and come to group consensus. If you are interested in serving on the League's Board of Directors for 2002-2003, you must complete a nomination form and submit a brief resume DO later than May 31,2002. In June, there will be eight open positions on the Board of Directors. As there are no incumbents for the officer positions, LMC members will elect a president, 1" vice president, 2"" vice president, and five directors. Open officer positions could be filled by current boan! members, resulting in additional director openings. A Nominating Committee appointed by the current LMC Boan! of Directors will interview candidates in a meeting open to all city officials. This year's meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 19 at the LMC Annnal Conference in Rochester. The recommended candidates will be presented to member cities at the LMC business meeting on June 20. In addition to each nominee's past involvement in League activities, the Committee considers geographic representation, gender, and city population when selecting nominees. To request a nomination form and to obtain a copy of the LMC Nominating Committee Guidelines fur 2002, contact Jim Miller, execu- tive director, at (651) 281-1205, toll free at 1-800-925-1122 or bye-mail atjmiller@hnnc.org.Aletter contain- ing the nomination form and the committee guidelines will also be sent to each member city's administrator or clerk in the near future. I" Aprt117, 2002 Page 5