NCLM 101: What Does the League Do
For You?
Introduction – Mission The mission of the League is to enhance the quality of life in municipalities through excellent governance. The League carries out this mission by:
1. Providing member services that strengthen and support excellence in
municipal government.2. Engaging members, staff and stakeholders in representing
municipal issues and interests.3. Developing municipal leaders who can address the needs and
interests of their citizens.4. Providing a unified, nonpartisan voice for municipal issues at
the state and federal level.
Introduction - Core Values
The League will be:EthicalFinancially SoundOpen and transparentFair, equitableInnovative, forward-thinkingNon-PartisanInclusive and collaborative as it engages partners, stakeholders
and external entities
Strategic Directions Initiatives 2007
Direction 1: Strengthen Member Communication, Participation and Engagement: build a membership of active participants and celebrate municipalities
Direction 2: Strengthen the League’s Governance Capacity: train and educate municipal leaders
Direction 3: Strengthen Policy Development and Representation of Municipal Interests: engage members in advocacy and
develop member lobbying skills
Strategic Orienteering Initiatives 2010-2011True North: Customer/Market Type Compass
Municipal governments & related eligible entities
Key Vectors: Customer Service, Knowledge & Expertise, Community and Influence and Advocacy
Home Turf: We are better than anyone at serving the needs of the North Carolina municipal governments
Strategic Orienteering Initiatives 2010-2011
Growth Initiatives: Communications
Staff Development
Services Review
Transformation/Finance
League Services Overview
AdvocacyLegislative Information Network of Communities (LINC)-Bulletins and
CallsLegislative Action CommitteesResearch (forecasts, solid waste services, water/sewer rates)Metropolitan MayorsLegislative and Regulatory Lobbying
League Services Overview
LegalAmicus BriefsMunicipal Law NotesLegal Inquiries Model OrdinancesLegal Memorandums
League Services Overview
Insurance and Risk ManagementPool Administration-health benefits, workers’ compensation,
property/liabilityClaimsRisk Management Consulting Services-field visits and online resourcesWellness ProgramsUnderwriting ServicesServices to self-funded entitiesManagement of medical plans and ancillary products
League Services Overview
Member Service ProgramsMember visitsEndorsed VendorsHR Consulting Services, HR SurveysContracted Services (HR consulting, debt set-off, etc.)State Agency LiaisonMember Services Showcases
League Services Overview
Communications, Networking and TrainingAnnual ConferenceTown Hall DayLegislative Goals ConferenceEssentials of Municipal GovernmentNew Mayors’ OrientationSouthern City and League LetterRegional Meetings-Legislative updates
League Services Overview
Celebration of Members The Green Challenge
2011 Winners: Wilmington Conover
We are a membership association of 540 great hometowns. For more than one hundred years we have promoted-and continue to promote-good government
by offering non-partisan advocacy, insurance and other services as directed by our membership.
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