STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 22, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Mayor and City Council Office
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the endorsement of Councilmember Adam McGough as the City’s candidate for the 2022 National League of Cities Board of Directors - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The National League of Cities (NLC) is a national membership association, serving the interests of 19,000 cities, towns, and villages and their municipal professionals. NLC’s goal is to proactively drive federal policy on behalf of cities and build effective and connected municipal leaders who elevate the quality of life for our nation.
Councilmember McGough has served as a City of Dallas representative on NLC Federal Advocacy Committees since his first term on City Council. In 2016, he served on the Community & Economic Development Committee and since 2017, he has served on the Public Safety & Crime Prevention Committee. Comprised of local officials from NLC member cities and towns across the country, the Committees play a central role in developing the organization’s federal policy positions, which are the foundation of NLC’s advocacy efforts. Combined, these federal policy positions make up the National Municipal Policy, a statement of goals, policies, and program objectives that are reviewed annually by the NLC membership.
The Board of Directors governs and oversees all NLC initiatives. Securing a Board position for 2020-2022 would provide greater influence at the national level both for the City of Dallas and the State of Texas. Councilmember McGough was previously appointed to the Board of Directors in 2020.
Written requests for endorsement must be sent to the Texas Municipal League by XXXX, of which three people will be selected to be endorsed by the TML Board, prior to their 2022 annual conference. National League of Cities Board candidates must submit applications no later than XXXXXX.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 11, 2019, City Council authorized the endorsement of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Adam McGough as the City’s candidate for the 2020 National League of Cities Board of Directors by Resolution No. 19-1449.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.