The CML Executive Board consists of 19 municipal elected and appointed officials elected by their peers at the CML Annual Conference in June. CML is currently seeking application for 2012-13; click here for more information, a sample application letter, and a sample endorsement letter.
The responsibilities of the board are to:
- Understand and support the mission of the Colorado Municipal League and to act in the best interests of the organization.
- Recruit, select, and hire the paid Executive Director.
- Evaluate the performance of the Executive Director on an annual basis and make salary adjustments accordingly.
- Work with the staff to ensure that there are adequate resources (funding, staff & facilities) to fulfill the mission of CML.
- Ensure that proper financial controls are in place.
- Work with the Executive Director to develop and establish CML’s priorities and corresponding programs and services.
- Through regular review, determine which programs are consistent with the CML’s mission and Board priorities, and monitor program effectiveness.
- Work to enhance CML’s image within the membership and with the public at large by articulating CML’s mission, accomplishments and priorities.
- Ensure the legal and ethical integrity of the CML organization thus maintaining accountability to the CML membership.
- Disclose potential conflicts of interest to the Board.
- Review the CML Board meeting agenda and supporting materials prior to Board and committee meetings.
- Recruit and orient new Board members.
- Assess and evaluate Board performance, as necessary to carry out Board duties. Participate in CML Board training to develop the skills necessary to be an effective Board member.
- Recognize achievements by the Board, the Executive Director, and the CML staff.
- Remain current in civic, state, and national trends that may impact and affect member municipalities and the organization as a whole.
Click here for a copy of our bylaws.