NOMINATING COMMITTEE

IGFOA EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS

Monday, September 12, 2010

During the Annual Business meeting luncheon 12:00 -1:00 PM

Hilton Garden Inn, Champaign, Illinois

more details at IGFOA Annual Conference

Recommended Slate for election at the 2010 Business Meeting - to be announced no later than August 13

Call for 2010 IGFOA Board Nominations - deadline July 9th

Executive Board Manual - members interested in serving on the IGFOA Executive Board are encouraged to review the Executive Board Manual, including association bylaws and policies.

Nominating Committee Calendar - pdf

Contact the Committee Chair

Recommended Slate

Current Executive Board

Call for 2010-11 IGFOA Board Nominations Apply by July 9th

The Annual Conference of the Illinois Government Finance Officers Association will be held September 11th through 14th in Champaign, Illinois at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center. The election of Executive Board Officers and Members-at-Large will be conducted during the Annual Business Meeting at the conference on September 12th.

The IGFOA Nominating Committee is seeking “Letters of Interest” from active members who would like to be considered for the position of Member-at-large on the Executive Board or from members interested in nominating a person for the position. The Nominating Committee is also seeking "Letters of Interest" from associate members who would like to be considered for the position of Associate Representative on the Executive Board or from members interested in nominating a person for the position. The deadline for submission of “Letters of Interest” is July 9, 2010.

About the Member-at-large position
Member-at-large position – 1 year term: The term of office for the member elected at large shall be one year. Candidates for the 1-year term Member-at-large will be asked to make a three-year commitment to the IGFOA Executive Board, dependent on subsequent elections. The three-year commitment would cover the years of service as a member-at-large on the board. At the conclusion of those three years, the member-at-large could:
1) conclude his or her board service, or
2) declare his or her desire to continue serving on the board for a subsequent six years as an officer and ascend through the IGFOA’s officer positions as has been our tradition.

If a Member-at-large were to declare a desire to continue serving, the Nominating Committee would consider the individual for the next available officer position (Secretary or Treasurer). The Nominating Committee would determine, based upon the individual’s service as a Member-at-large, whether the individual was qualified for continued service.

About the Associate Representative position
Candidates for Associate Representative are asked to make a commitment to serve two consecutive one-year terms as the Associate Representative on the Executive Board, subject to re-election. The Associate Representative chairs the Associates Forum, an advisory group to the Executive Board and IGFOA standing committees.

Factors considered by Nominating Committee
In considering nominations for the Executive Board, the Nominating Committee will take into account such factors as work experience, public and professional contributions, demonstrated leadership, and participation in the activities of the IGFOA. In addition, the committee will consider the balance and diversification that each candidate would bring to the Executive Board, including such factors as the member’s professional discipline, the member’s employer group type, population size, demographics, and geographic location.

To be considered
In order to be considered, a candidate, or a member nominating an individual, must submit:
1. a letter to the Nominating Committee describing the candidate’s demonstration of the factors noted above,
2. a statement explaining why the candidate desires to serve on the Executive Board, and
3. a non-binding statement signed by the candidate indicating the acceptance of the multi-year commitment to serve on the Executive Board.
The Nominating Committee may request other relevant information from a candidate, if necessary, to assist in arriving at a decision.

The deadline for submission of “Letters of Interest” is July 9, 2010.

Letters are to be sent to
Dallas Whitford
IGFOA Immediate Past President/Nominating Committee Chair
c/o City of Springfield
Room 210 Municipal Center West
Springfield, IL 62701-1681

Review timeline
No later than August 13, 2010, the Nominating Committee will review all “Letters of Interest” and recommend to the membership a slate of candidates to consider at the Annual Business Meeting Any active member may make additional nominations from the floor at the Annual Business Meeting.

For more information
If you would like further information about the Executive Board or the nominating process, please contact Dallas Whitford at 217/789-2191