National Association of Regional Councils

All head executives of member organizations (Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Councils of Governments, et al.) are eligible to self-nominate to serve on the Executive Directors Council by region or in an at-large seat. The vacancy for Second Vice-Chair is also open for self-nomination.

Nominations for consideration should be sent to Fred Abousleman electronically or by mail, fred@narc.org (1666 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 300, Washington DC 20009). Statements of qualification are encouraged. Please indicate which seat you are running for. 

The nominations will be combined into a package for consideration by a Chair appointed nominating committee and presented at the next scheduled meeting of the Council in Des Moines at the NARC Annual Conference in June.

Nominations should be received no later then May 15^th 2008. 

The EDC is constituted:

To provide procedures whereby the Executive Directors’ positions and views on NARC’s policies and procedures are developed and presented to the NARC Executive Directors and to the NARC Board of Directors.

To represent the Executive Directors’ and staff of regional councils in making recommendations on policies, priorities and other matters affecting the National Association of Regional Councils.

To serve as the NARC allied organization to support and represent regional council executive directors.

To initiate, coordinate and support professional development opportunities for Executive Directors and staff.

To respond to NARC Board requests for information and views and positions on proposed and existing NARC policies, programs and membership services.

To respond to NARC staff requests for input concerning policies, budget and the conference planning process.

To serve in an advocacy and advisory partnership with the NARC Board of Directors to implement programs and policies that is important to the entire membership of NARC and the Executive Directors Committee.

The Council meets at most three times a year and is active in shaping NARC programs. It is not required that Council members attend all meetings but it is encouraged. It is also encouraged that Council members participate to the best of their ability in promoting NARC internally and externally as a National Trade Association representing the interests of regional organizations.

Executive Directors Council Open Seats for Nomination