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Call for Volunteers: ICMA Member Committees

Committees draw on the skills and interests of a broad cross-section of the membership to study issues of interest and importance to the organization or to local government in general. They also provide an opportunity for member connection and networking. Deadline for 2011 volunteers is April 25.

Volunteer request deadline is April 25, 2011.

ICMA welcomes volunteers for standing committees, task forces, and advisory boards.

Express an interest in serving

  1. Review roles, expectations, and responsibilities (below) for ICMA Member Task Force/Committee Members
  2. Complete the Committee/Task Force Volunteer Form.

Task Force/Committee Member Roles, Expectations, and Responsibilities

Committee volunteers commit to:

  1. Participate actively in the committee by attending at least one committee meeting per year and letting the chair know if you are not able to attend any meetings. (Members must participate in order to remain on the committee.)
  2. Follow through on assigned tasks by meeting deadlines, returning phone calls, responding to requests for input via e-mail, etc.
  3. Respect the opinions of other committee members and the role of the committee chair to build consensus on the specified task.
  4. Represent the committee to assistants' and managers' associations in your area by attending state or national association meetings, making brief presentations, or writing articles about the committee's work for state or national association newsletters.

More Information

For more information on the volunteer and appointment process, visit the Committee/Task Force Frequently Asked Questions or contact Member Services at membership@icma.org.