This page contains organized information on ICMA’s nominations and election of regional vice presidents and the selection of the ICMA President. Use the drop-down feature below to access information on these topics.
- Process
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The Nominations Process webpage provides information on the schedule, requirements to be considered for nomination, and the critical roles that the regional nominating committees, state/country associations, and affiliate organizations hold in selecting nominees for the election ballot. Every year, the nominations process for ICMA regional vice presidents formally launches after the annual conference for the following election year.
- Resources
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The Nominations Process webpage is the best place to start for individuals interested in learning more about serving as a regional vice president on the ICMA Executive Board. Additional resources related to ICMA's nominations and elections:
History of State/Country Rotations of Regional Vice Presidents by Region
ICMA Executive Board Nominations and Election Guidelines
List of International Affiliates
Regional Nominating Agreements
State Leadership / Liaison Directory
Summary of Eligible States/Countries By Region for 2023 Election Year
- FAQ
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The Nominations and Election FAQ is a compilation of questions ICMA receives. The Nominations Process webpage provides comprehensive information about serving as regional vice president on the ICMA Executive Board.
- Annual Election
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ICMA’s 2023 Annual Election Ballot will open on May 2, 2023 to Corporate (voting) members. The online ballot will remain open for a period of 30 days, per ICMA's Constitution, and will close on June 2, 2023, following which the ballots will be certified by a Canvassing Committee comprised of three ICMA Corporate members, and the results announced to the membership during the week of June 5, 2023.
- 2022 election results for regional vice presidents.
- 2021 election results
- 2020 election results
- 2019 election results
- President Selection
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Each year, the ICMA Executive Board calls for expressions of interest from eligible former regional vice presidents and then selects the next ICMA President. Only former regional vice presidents who have been off the board for at least one year and are still working in service to a local government can be considered for this position.
- Access this article to learn more about the 2022-2023 ICMA President, Jeff Towery
- Voting
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The privilege of voting is limited to Corporate members. Article VIII. Section 1. of the ICMA Constitution (amended by the membership in February 2020) defines Corporate members:
a. Corporate Members are:
i. Full Members (including Life Members)
ii. Affiliate Members, currently serving in an appointed position in local government, who have a minimum of five years of service to a local government and five years of membership in ICMA.ICMA Governance-Related Articles:
- FAQ on 2020 Inclusion Amendments to ICMA Constitution
- February 2020 Special Election and Amendments Results
"Board service is an immense opportunity both personally and professionally. It is incredibly rewarding and humbling at the same time. It opens your eyes to the world and reinforces the immense value that public service brings." - Simon Farbrother, former ICMA President and former International Regional Vice President
Contact Us
Candidates: If you have questions about the nominations process in one of the five U.S. regions, contact your state association or affiliate organization president, or your regional director. Use the State Leadership / Liaison Directory. International candidates, contact ICMA staff at icmanominations@icma.org.
Regional Nominating Committee members: For the five U.S. regions, contact your regional director. Regional directors serve as the secretariats to the regional nominating committees. Use the State Leadership / Liaison Directory. For the International region, contact ICMA staff at icmanominations@icma.org.
For general inquiries about the nominations or election process, contact ICMA staff at icmanominations@icma.org.
For questions about membership status or voting eligibility, contact ICMA staff at membership@icma.org.
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