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MEMORANDUM
MMIA Member Entities with Population Under 20,000
From:
Bob Worthington, CEO
VIA Electronic Mail
September 20, 2006
Vacancy on the MMIA Board of Directors
The MMIA Board of Directors consists of thirteen individuals representing member entities of the
MMIA. Six of the Board seats are reserved for members with a population exceeding 20,000.
Six of the Board seats are reserved for representation bymembers with a population less than
20,000 and the thirteenth seat (At-Large Seat) is elected by the seated twelve Directors. All
terms on the Board are for two years. Terms are staggered and expire at the MMIA Annual
meeting.
At the 2006 MMIA Annual meeting an election will be held for three seats representing members
with a population under 20,000. In addition, the term of the At-Large seat will expire at the 2006
Annual meeting and will be elected upon seating of the twelve members.
Kathy Denke, long standing member of the MMIA Board of Directors and the Clerk-Treasurer for
the City of Thompson Falls, whose term expires in 2006, has informed the Board she will not
seek reelection. Other Board members whose terms expire in 2006 have indicated they will
stand for re-election.
Individuals who are interested in standing for election to the MMIA Board and are an elected or
appointed official of a member with a population less than 20,000 may place their name in
nomination. This can be done by submitting a letter to the MMIA Board of Directors placing the
name in nomination or by having their name placed in nomination verbally at the 2006 Annual
Meeting. This meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 5, 2006 commencing at 4:15 pm in
cooperation with the League of Cities Conference in West Yellowstone, MT.
The Board meets eight to ten times per year. Meetings are generally held on Fridays in Helena.
Persons interested in this position should be available to attend regular meetings and a Board
retreat held each spring and extending for three days. The MMIA Board is a dynamic
organization charged with directing the activities of a statewide interlocal agency that provides
essential risk retention and management services to Montana cities and towns. Through
regional and national training, Board members obtain a broad understanding of the varied
aspects of the liability, workers' compensation, property and employee benefits risk retention
industries. Board members participating in meetings or training are reimbursed for lodging and
receive per diem and mileage payments.
Individuals interested in this seat on the MMIA Board are encouraged to send notice of their
interest by Friday, September 29, 2006 to:
MMIA Board Appointment
Attn: Bob Worthington
PO Box 6669
Helena, MT 59604-6669
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