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Nominations for 2023 Seats on the Board are Open 
and Committee Chairs


Are you or do you know a Village member who is active in the community and would be a great leader for the Mount Pleasant Village Board? The Village’s Governance Committee is seeking hardworking and committed Villagers with expertise and experience to contribute to the Village and the Mount Pleasant community. The Village values the diversity of life experiences and backgrounds of our fellow Villagers. We are resolved to create a diverse team and welcome all to nominate themselves or a fellow member.
 

The Positions and Commitment

Directors of the Mount Pleasant Village Board must willingly donate time and energy to the following:

  • Serving a two-year term, with potential re-election
  • Reading the Board manual and remaining abreast of MtP Village policies, procedures, activities, and programs
  • Meeting the responsibilities of the yearly schedule as they apply to the Board (annual meeting, start-of-year approvals, party, picnic, etc.)
  • Preparing to discuss agenda items and attend five Board meetings a year
  • Serving on an operating or ad hoc committee or otherwise accepting responsibility for Board activities
  • Attending the programs of the MtP Village
  • Advocating for and promoting the vision of MtP Village
  • Donating to MtP Village each year, according to means
  • Exercising discretion and honoring confidentiality

 

Board meetings are where the priorities of the Village are set and working decisions are made. Directors are expected to attend five board meetings each year. Meeting dates are in January, April, June, September, and December.

To submit a nomination (or to nominate yourself), email Governance Committee Co-Chairs Jesse Bump at [email protected], or Josephine Escalante at [email protected]. Please include: nominee(s)’s name, contact information, a brief statement outlining background, experience and suitability to the role of Board Director—including volunteer work for the Village—and any information that may be useful to the Governance Committee. 

Please submit nominations no later than October 2, 2023.

Thank you for your consideration. Active member participation is invaluable to the health and continued future of Mount Pleasant Village!