AWC Ad Hoc Nominating Committee calling for applications to the AWC Board of Directors District 5 position

In January 2025, the AWC Board of Directors will have a vacancy in District 5. To ensure the vacancy is filled as soon as reasonably possible, AWC President Amy Ockerlander has called an Ad Hoc Nominating Committee to assist the AWC Board in filling the vacancies.

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Members of the AWC Board play a critical role in AWC’s success

Members of the AWC Board are responsible for overseeing the discharge of the general organizational responsibilities, including:

• Exercise due diligence and oversight to ensure sound financials and policies;
• Adopt the annual budget and membership fees;
• Adopt the legislative agenda in accordance with the Statement of Policy;
• Adopt and monitor execution of the AWC strategic plan;
• Act as an ambassador to members in the respective district; and
• Provide direction on other issues as required.

Read the Board of Directors overview of responsibilities for qualifications and time requirements and FAQs.

Eligibility to serve on the AWC Board

To be eligible to serve on the AWC Board of Directors, an elected official must meet the following criteria:

• Serve as an elected official from a member city or town located within an AWC Board district with a vacancy (see position above);
• Hold elective office in a city or town within the state for a minimum of one year; and
• Meet the requirements for the Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) by January 16, 2025.

Learn what it takes to earn your Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) or check to see if you’ve already earned it! The CML program recognizes mayors and councilmembers for accomplishing training in five competency areas. You can track your progress toward your CML or contact AWC staff for more information.

Submit an application by Thursday, January 16

Complete and submit the Board of Directors application by Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Please note, the incumbent will serve the completion of the term through the AWC Business Meeting on June 26, 2025. District 5 will be included in the full Nominating Committee process that will open mid-February, with elections to occur on June 26, 2025.

Mark these important dates

• January 16, 2025: Deadline to submit an application
• January 22, 2025, 11:15 am to 1:30 pm (individual times TBD), Online: The AWC Ad Hoc Nominating Committee meets to review applications, conduct interviews, and forward two candidates.
• Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the AWC office in Olympia: Nominees provide remarks to the AWC Board of Directors; the Board makes appointments to the vacant position.

Resources

• About AWC
• Cities by board district
• Board of Directors FAQs
• Overview of Board responsibilities

About the Ad Hoc Nominating Committee

To assist the AWC Board of Directors in filling vacancies, the President may call for an Ad Hoc Nominating Committee meeting to compile a list of two qualified candidates for Board consideration. The Ad Hoc Nominating Committee meeting is scheduled prior to the Board's scheduled meeting.

The Ad Hoc Nominating Committee is appointed by the President, and shall consist of three persons who served on the previous Nominating Committee. Members of the Ad Hoc Nominating Committee shall not be eligible to be appointed to a board vacancy during the term in which they serve.

Ad Hoc Nominating Committee meeting date

January/February, TBD, Online

2024 Ad Hoc Nominating Committee

AWC President Amy Ockerlander appointed the following members to the Ad Hoc Nominating Committee.

• Mayor Rob Putaansuu, Port Orchard
• Councilmember Ben Wick, Spokane Valley
• Mayor Debbie Sullivan, Tumwater

Appointments were made in December 2024..

Questions?

Alicia Seegers Martinelli or Betsy Hildreth
(360) 753-4137