Council Structure

MiCoCo Governance & Structure

  • Proposals for new affinity groups, and or new initiative projects will be brought to the Coordinating Committee. Proposals will be approved or denied based on community need, staffing availability, and the purpose of the proposed group. Commitments from three or more agencies must be established to receive consideration.
  • MiCoCo will sponsor AG events and activities after approval by the Coordinating Committee or by a council vote, if the committee is unable to make a decision. For emergency approval at least 1 Co–Chair will be consulted.
  • Dues will be paid by each member organization. MiCoCo staff and the Coordinating Committee members will increase efforts to make each member organization’s Executive Director know the importance of paying MiCoCo dues. Formal membership agreements will include a name and contact information for the member organization’s fiscal supervisor.
  • Members will ratify the MiCoCo Government & Structure policies and procedures through review by each AG, followed by ratification by entire membership. Amendments to the Governance & Structure may be submitted in writing to the Coordinating Committee. Coordinating Committee members are ready and open to hearing input and ideas
  • MiCoCo Coordinating Committee members‘ contact information is available on the MCC website Contact Us page.

 

MiCoCo Coordinating Committee

  • The Coordinating Committee consists of the following:
  • - Chairs of each MiCoCo affinity group
  • - 2 MCC Co-Chairs
  • - 2 Members at Large
  • - 2 Honorary Chairs
  • Coordinating Committee member responsibilities include: Providing guidance and evaluation for MiCoCo staff on matters such as MiCoCo events, campaigns, hiring and funding opportunities.
  • Affinity Group (AG) Chairpersons serve on the Coordinating Committee. Each AG will have a Chairperson. Chairs provide leadership to the AGs and are assisted by MCC staff. AG members nominate & choose AG Chairs through a nominating procedure determined by each group. Example: majority vote.
  • The Coordinating Committee has 2 Co-chairs. Co-Chair responsibilities include: Reviewing all proposals and invoices, and providing advisory support. Co-Chairs hold 2-year terms. Co-Chairs end their terms in alternating years. Any MiCoCo member, AG Chair, or AG member may nominate Co-Chairs. The Coordinating Committee appoints the Co-Chairs. When nominated, Co-Chairs candidates will be considered for leadership skills, time commitment and ability to be a representative face for MCC. AG Chairs may be appointed as Co-Chairs; existing Co-Chairs may make nominations for their successors.
  • The Coordinating Committee has between 1 and 3 Members at Large who are from an organization not currently on the Committee. These members are chosen by vote by the entire council but nominated prior to the membership meeting. The member at large can be a Co-Chair. Current committee members may make recommendations for the nominee. This member will be considered for connections to the community, time commitment and leadership.
  • Honorary Chairs are appointed by the Coordinating Committee. Honorary Chairs provide higher visibility to the MiCoCo, bring an educated outside perspective on community issues and increase MiCoCo members’ ability for broad collaboration.

 

Feedback

Please contact any Coordinating Committee member or MiCoCo staff with concerns or suggestions.

Council Meetings

  • Occur Quarterly
  • Affinity Group Updates
  • Speakers or discussion on Issues of Importance in the community.
  • Collaboration activity – Focus activity (Specifically for Annual Retreat)
  • Recruitment for Town Halls

Town Hall Meetings

  • Gather broad community input around important issues.
  • Establish community priorities.
  • Occur twice a year