Memo from the Leadership Development Committee
DATE:     August 1, 2018
 

TO:          MIC3 Commissioners and Designees
 
FROM:    The Ad Hoc Leadership Development Committee (LDC):
                Laura Anastasio, CT Commissioner
                Sarah Forster, MA Commissioner
                Kate Wren Gavlak, CA Commissioner and Committee Chair
                Gary Hartman, WY Commissioner
                Marcy Herman, AK Commissioner
                Craig Neuenswander, KS Commissioner
                Cheryl Serrano, CO Commissioner
 
RE:       MIC3 Executive Election Application Submittals (Deadline: Wed 8/22, 6:00PM ET)
 
The Commission is pleased to announce we are accepting nominations for the Executive Committee positions which include the: Commission Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer.  Elections will take place this October 17-18th at the Annual Business Meeting (ABM) in Cleveland, OH. State Commissioners/Designees may self-nominate or nominate another Commissioner for a position. 

Note: Ex-officio, non-voting members are not eligible. The Chair appoints his/her standing committee chairs, who serve a one-year term.

History
Since its inception in 2008, the Commission established a past practice and understanding that the Chair and Vice Chair serve two (2) consecutive one-year terms.  Although this practice was not formalized in the by-laws, the Commission recognized early on that identifying members who were active, engaged, and possessed the necessary leadership skills and experience was important for organizational consistency and longevity.
 
Election Positions
Three (3) Executive Committee positions are elected annually by State Commissioners at the business meeting held in October:

1.     The Commission Chair 
  • historically has served for two (2) one-year consecutive terms
  • historically has served for two (2) one-year consecutive terms as Vice Chair 
  • upon election of the new Chair, the individual will succeed to Past Chair 

2.     The Vice-Chair
  • historically has served for two (2) one-year consecutive terms prior to election as Vice-Chair
  • historically has served as a standing committee chair for two (2) one-year consecutive terms 

3.     Treasurer (and Chair of the Finance Committee)
  • historically there has not been a term limit for this position
 
Executive Committee Responsibilities
  • Overall Compact governance and oversight; implementation of the organization’s Strategic Plan and alignment to the mission and vision 
  • Assisting staff with Compact efforts
  • Working with fellow Commissioners and supporting state implementation
  • Providing insights and ideas to help staff plan programs throughout the year

Time Commitment
The time varies according to the position. Historically, the Chair invests the most time throughout the year in comparison to the Vice-Chair and Treasurer positions. All positions may expect to spend 50+ hours annually:
  • Attending Executive (EXCOM) Meetings (1 hour/month = 12 hours)
  • Preparation, planning and other duties (average 20 hours)
  • attend 2-day EXCOM Meeting in-person in April (average 18 hours)
Nominations
State Commissioners/Designees may self-nominate or nominate another Commissioner for a position through the online nomination form. Although not required in our by-laws, an ideal nominee:
  • would have, at minimum, one calendar year of experience as a Commissioner or Designee
  • is an active member of a standing committee and regularly participates in meetings
  • comes from a state in good standing and that meets the obligations of the Compact. Some examples are:
  • State dues are current
  • State Council meets annually and is engaged

In accordance with our  By Laws, Article III (Officers), Section 1. Election and Succession
  1. Elections will continue to be held annually
  2. Nominations are still accepted from the floor (at the Fall Annual Business Meeting)

Note: The Ad Hoc Committee felt it was important to pilot the new process and assess the results prior to making a change in the organizations by-laws. Based on the results, they could, as early as 2019, recommend a by-laws change to create a permanent, standing committee that would oversee the process. Therefore, the LDC asks for your support and respect for the process during the pilot testing phase over the next year.

Slate of Candidates
The slate of candidates and their application information will be released to the Commission prior to the ABM. During the ABM General Session, candidates will be provided time to introduce themselves, and members will have the opportunity to talk with candidates one-on-one.

Deadline
Online nomination forms must be received by Wednesday, August 22, 2018 by 6:00PM ET.
 
Links to the online nomination form , and definitions and position descriptions: