November 14, 2005 Agenda for Membership Committee Meeting

1. Introductions Group 4:30

2. Review/Approve Agenda Group 4:32

3. Review/Approve March 13th, 2006 Minutes Group 4:34

4. Announcements Group 4:36

5. Public Comment Public 4:40

6. Steering Committee Update Co-chairs 4:55
The Co-chairs will present a monthly update of the Steering Committee activities and discussions.

7. Reschedule the July and August Membership Committee Meetings Group 4:55

8. Council Demographics Report Council Support Group 5:00
Review and discuss both Council and EMA (Eligible Metropolitan Area)-wide demographics.

9. Membership Interviews/Discussion – VOTE (Closed Session) Group 5:10
Public Comment will be taken before the Committee enters into closed session. Council Support will report on applicant references. The Committee will vote whether to forward applicants’ names to the Full Council for a membership vote.

9. Report on Closed Session Group 6:10
The Committee briefly reports the final outcome of the closed session, including votes taken.

10. Review Membership Applications Received - VOTE Group 6:15
The Committee will review new Council Membership Applications received and vote whether to schedule for an interview. This includes considering prior interviewees for a second interview.

11. Council Member Attendance Report/Letters to Send Council Support 6:20

12. Membership Renewals - VOTE Group 6:05
The Committee will discuss membership renewal for Council Member Blum for May 1, 2006 deadline.

13. Leave of Absence Request – VOTE Group 6:10
The Committee will discuss the request for leave of absence by Devin Anderson.

14. Discussion of Membership Recruitment Strategies Group 6:15

15. Membership Application Form Review Group 6:20
If time permits, the Committee will review January9th modifications to the Membership Application Form

16. Next Meeting Date & Agenda Items Group 6:30
The next Membership Committee meeting will be on Monday, May 8 th, 2006. The Committee will identify agenda items for next month.

Mission Statement: To recruit, screen, train and retain Council Members.

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