Become a fan2010-2011 Issue Committees——-
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Advocate for and monitor municipal, school board, and state policies, issues, partnerships, funding matters, school resource officer program, and other concerns in connection with education in Broward County. Enhance communication with Broward County School Board.
Scholarship Subcommittee Review applications, conduct interviews, and provide general assistance in organization and administration of the League’s Scholarship Program.
LEGISLATIVE & ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Establish, provide strategic direction, promote, and monitor the legislative action plan of the Broward League of Cities. Build strong relationships among our elected officials and state legislators, county commissioners, and school board members in connection with the League’s Legislative Action Plan.
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE – Blue (Water) & Green Initiatives and Growth Management & Transportation Subcommittees)
Address and coordinate with all agencies quality of life issues to maintain a sustainable, livable community, including, but not limited to, all forms of transportation, green building initiatives, alternative energy sources, energy audits, growth management (development and redevelopment), and water conservation impacts and concerns of municipalities.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Provide opportunities (workshops, study groups, webinars) for elected officials to develop their maximum leadership potential, communication abilities, and inspire a renewed sense of ethics and civility in leadership.
FISCAL STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
Monitor financial issues and concerns of municipalities, including, but not limited to, impacts of property tax reform initiatives and further budgetary constraints; and identify opportunities and strategies in areas of revenue generation and maximization, service consolidation, and fee examination. Study impacts of union employment, including pensions and other benefit programs, to ensure provision of quality services to our residents while maintaining reasonable costs and funding.
POLITICAL CANDIDATE COMMITTEE (Standing Committee Pursuant to By-Laws)
Prepare questionnaires for distribution to political candidates (other than municipal, judicial, and gubernatorial) to understand their positions on significant municipal issues, and make responses available to the membership for their informed decision making. Evaluate the legislative support of issues/legislative action agenda of the League.
FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE (Standing Committee Composed of Executive Board)
Act as fiduciaries in monitoring the financial undertakings of the Broward League.
BY-LAWS COMMITTEE (Standing Committee to be convened in 2010 Pursuant to By-Laws)
Conduct the periodic review of the League’s By-Laws for accuracies and any other timely measures for consideration.
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Issue Committee Membership Solicitation
The Broward League of Cities depends on its committee system for success. Committees consider proposals, develop initiatives and
make recommendations to the Board of Directors. Broad committee participation is the key to our organization’s strength, and I strongly
urge you to join the committee of your choice.
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