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Be an Effective Council Member

Be an Effective Council Member. County Extension Council Training Module. Missouri Council Leadership Development — a partnership of the Missouri Extension County Council Leadership Council and University of Missouri Extension October 2003. Effective Council Members. Informed Involved

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Be an Effective Council Member

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  1. Be an EffectiveCouncil Member County Extension CouncilTraining Module Missouri Council Leadership Development — a partnership of the Missouri Extension County Council Leadership Council and University of Missouri ExtensionOctober 2003

  2. Effective Council Members • Informed • Involved • Committed Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 2003

  3. Objectives • Identify characteristics • Understand responsibilities/opportunities • Identify information needs, resources Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 2003

  4. Characteristics • Vision • Knowledge of county • Open-mindedness • Self-assurance • Enthusiasm Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 2003

  5. Responsibilities/opportunities As defined by state statutes 1. Educational programs 2. Governance 3. Membership Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 2003

  6. Seven Steps • Know your responsibilities, how UME operates: • Programs • Governance • Membership • Talk to people Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 2003

  7. Seven Steps • Be information source • Get to know faculty, staff Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 2003

  8. Seven Steps • Understand issues • Participate • Explore resources Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 2003

  9. Effective Councils • Engaged and involved • Practices ensure effectiveness, efficiency Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 2003

  10. Effective Councils Programs • Understands role: advice and counsel • Open to new ideas, opportunities • Sense of priorities, timing Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 2003

  11. Effective Councils Governance • Understands statutes • Has clear purpose, understanding • Establishes, follows bylaws • Practices parliamentary procedure Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 2003

  12. Effective Councils Governance • Practices democratic values • Has responsible leader • Keeps written records • Evaluates work • Prepares annual report Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 2003

  13. Effective Councils Membership • Follows state statutes • Has qualified elected members • Works as a team • Has active members • Provides enjoyable experience Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 2003

  14. Effective Councils Membership • Reflects county’s diversity • Participates in council development • Celebrates accomplishments • Creates positive environment Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 2003

  15. Be an Effective County Council Member County Extension Council Training Module Produced by the Council Leadership Development Committee  a partnership of the Missouri Extension County Council Leadership Council and University of Missouri Extensionhttp://extension.missouri.edu/extcouncil/training/ Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 2003

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