MNL Board of Directors election information 2024
At the 2024 Annual General Meeting, members will vote for Regional Directors to serve a two-year term. Nominations for regional director positions will be accepted from Wednesday Sept. 18 until Thursday Oct. 17.
Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador is a non-profit organization (read more about MNL’s history) operated by a volunteer board of directors comprised of currently-serving municipal council members, plus three professional directors selected through an application process.
The following regional director positions are open for nominations:
- Labrador Director
- Northern Director
- Western Director
- Central Director
- Eastern Director
- Avalon Director
Roles and Responsibilities of MNL Board of Director members
MNL’s Board of Directors is a governance board, responsible for setting the strategic direction and ensuring the long-term sustainability of an organization. Members of the Board of Directors serve in a volunteer capacity. Travel and related expenses are covered by MNL, so as not to make your board duties financially onerous.
Board members are expected to attend quarterly board meetings. The summer and winter meetings are held virtually, while the spring and fall meetings are held in-person at the symposium and conference, respectively.
Board members are expected to attend MNL’s spring symposium (normally early May) and fall conference (normally early November), and regional meetings in their regions. Board members are also expected to carry out committee duties as assigned, including chairing committee meetings. These are typically online meetings.
Board members provide input and guidance on MNL’s advocacy and programs priorities and policy. As a governance board, MNL’s directors are not involved in the daily operations of MNL.
How to Nominate a Person for the MNL Board of Directors
The nomination process is open to members of council in MNL member municipalities. To nominate an MNL board member candidate, download the nomination form PDF here (right-click and save as) and fill it out. The PDF is a fillable form, so you can simply type and save instead of printing it out. Once all information has been filled out (incomplete forms will not be accepted), save the PDF and email it to the address listed on the form.
MNL has transitioned to an electronic signature process, whereby filling out and submitting the form serves the same function as a handwritten signature. MNL may follow-up and confirm the veracity of each form by contacting the municipality and contacts indicated on the nomination form.
For more information about the professional positions available, please click here.