MCMA Committees
If you would like to volunteer for one of these committees, please contact Rebecca Erickson at (651) 281-1222 or rerickso@lmc.org.
1. Professional Conduct
Promotes ethical conduct and investigates alleged violations of the Code of Ethics. Per the Constitution, this is a standing committee of three members, each serving a three-year term. Appointees must have at least five years of local government experience. All incumbents are eligible for reappointment, so there may not be any openings on this committee for 2006-07.
2. Recognition and Membership
Reviews applications for membership where there is a question of eligibility, using criteria set forth by ICMA and the MCMA Constitution. Per the Constitution, this committee of five is made up of the 1st Vice President, a Past President, and three members of MCMA who have not served as officers. Committee is also responsible for selecting the annual winner of the Dr. Robert A. Barrett Management Achievement Award.
3. Professional Development
Creates opportunities in the area of professional development and training. Per the Constitution, this Committee is chaired by the 2nd Vice President. In recent years, the Committee's main activity has been to plan the Mid-Winter Professional Development Seminar. Committee may take on responsibility for working with academic institutions to develop Executive Development seminars and programs.
4. Annual Conference
Works with the Government Training Service to plan the Spring Annual Conference.
5. Educational Initiatives—
Intern Scholarship
Works on development and promotion of educational materials for
K-12 education classroom use. Interacts with state social studies teacher's organization. Selects MCMA "Teacher of the Year," and also selects public administration graduate students to receive scholarships for attendance at the Annual Conference.
6. International
Works on projects to connect local government managers to counterparts in other countries.
7. Next Generation
Newly formed committee develops programs that reach out to young people (high school, undergraduate, and graduate) to encourage their consideration of professional local government management as a career. Committee will also work on programs of mentorship for those currently serving in assistant positions, especially for those interested in becoming managers.
8. Civic Engagement
Works to expand opportunities for active citizen involvement in local government issues.
