Serving on the ICMA Executive Board is a tremendous opportunity to give back to the profession and to advance the efforts of your professional association. ICMA is seeking candidates to serve as regional vice presidents in the five U.S. regions and the International region. Candidates will be selected in the spring of 2019 to join the board for a three-year term beginning October 2019. Any member who would like to serve should submit a letter of interest by December 3, 2018.

The Process

Candidates are selected by a regional nominating committee composed of representatives from the state and affiliate associations and the ICMA President. Each nominating committee is responsible for interviewing and identifying qualified individuals who can best represent our diverse profession. Each nominating committee selects one nominee who will appear on the ballot in May 2019 for consideration by the membership. Individuals who are not selected by the regional nominating committee can have their name included on the ballot via a petition process.

The ICMA Executive Board looks forward to working with U.S. and international affiliates on this important leadership responsibility. The regional nominating committees will be selecting ICMA’s future leadership – all vice presidents, and therefore potential future ICMA Presidents. Complete information on the nomination process is available online.

Eligibility to Serve

Any Full (Corporate) member of ICMA currently in-service to a local government is eligible to serve, subject to the protocols established by the regions. The regional protocols provide the opportunity within the region for all states and countries to be represented, while also contributing to the achievement of a balanced board that represents the profession and those served by it. 

While all vice-presidential positions are open to any qualified member, one position in each U.S. region must be held by a non-CEO, (i.e., an assistant or deputy). This year, a non-CEO is needed to fill the seat open in the Midwest region.

A chart of Geographical Protocols for 2019 is provided here along with excerpts from the regional agreements on rotations.

How to Apply

Candidates should provide ICMA with a resume and a statement of no more than two pages outlining their qualifications and views of issues facing ICMA and the profession. Candidates should also explain what they have done to support the profession via service to ICMA, state or affiliate organizations, or other related organizations.     

Candidates not selected by the regional nominating committee can have their name appear on the ballot if they submit a petition signed by 15 Full (Corporate) members. The petition must be submitted along with candidate materials by December 3, 2018.

All nomination materials should be submitted by email to nominations@icma.org by December 3, 2018 . 

Interviews

All candidates in the United States are asked to participate in an interview to be held on the Wednesday afternoon of their 2019 regional conference. In-person participation is strongly recommended.

The 2019 Regional Conferences are as follows:

Southeast: February 27-March 1; Greenville, South Carolina

West Coast: March 20-22; Reno, Nevada

Mountain Plains: March 27-29; Omaha, Nebraska

Northeast: April 3-5; New Brunswick, New Jersey

Midwest: May 8-10; Evanston, Illinois

Candidate interviews for the International regional vice president will be conducted by conference call in spring 2019.

All materials submitted with the application will be distributed to the appropriate regional nominating committee in advance of the interview.

Questions

Questions on the process should be directed to Felicia Littky at 202-962-3656 or nominations@icma.org.

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