Job Description: Director of Observer Corps

Job Description: Director of Observer Corps

Job Description: Director of Observer Corps

 

As Director of the Observer Corps, you will lead a committee of League Observers and act as liaison between the observers, the board, and League members.  Observers are designated League observers of a local government agency.  They report to the Director on possible violations of public meeting  requirements (Brown Act) and issues of interest to the League.

Chief Duties of Director, Observer Corps:

  • Chair meetings of the Observer Corps at least once per year. 
  • Maintain a current list of eligible agencies that members can observe.
  • Recruit new observers and train them about the Brown Act and their role and obligations as observers.
  • Coordinate with President to send and introductory letter or email to agency introducing a new observer when an observer is assigned. 
  • Report any suspected violation of the Brown Act to the League President for discussion and possible League response.
  • Encourage observers to communicate their experiences and findings to the League membership via newsletter articles, meeting reports, etc.
  • Understand the Brown Act and keep up with any changes.

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