Job Description: Director of Government Committee
As Director of the Government Committee, you will recruit and lead League members who are interested in learning about government functions – elections, voting rights, redistricting, campaign finance, funding for the public library, etc. - and present educational programs for the League and the public.
Chief Duties of Director, Government Committee:
- Schedule, organize, and chair Government Committee meetings as needed.
- Recruit, support, and encourage new Government Committee members.
- When appropriate, arrange interviews or meetings with local government officials and/or tours of government facilities and offices.
- With your committee, develop at least one or two educational programs each year featuring issues relevant to our communities, being mindful of League Program Planning.
- Coordinate with President and Communications Director and others as appropriate to develop a plan to publicize the programs.
- Write and submit articles to Voter Newsletter about your committee’s plans and accomplishments.
With other board members:
- Attend board meetings as scheduled whenever possible, typically once a month for 90 minutes on Zoom.
- Plan and oversee League events and activities.
- Protect the League’s nonpartisan reputation and educate members on the importance of this policy.
- Encourage members to become more active in the League and take on leadership roles.
- Help recruit new members.
- Oversee financial condition of League; approve annual budget.
- Educate yourself about League positions and organization on national, state, and local levels.
- Work to promote the League’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy.
Revised September 2023