3:30 p.m. President Sue Desruisseaux called the meeting to order.

Sue welcomed the members to the meeting. Members introduced themselves.

Financial Report: Steve Fournier gave an update on the balance in the NHMMA accounts. He indicated he would email a current financial statement to all members.

Amendment of By-Laws: An amendment to the by-laws is proposed as changing Paragraph VIII Standing Committees – duties of Executive Board Members. Changes are as follows: Treasurer will be separated from Secretary. Treasurer duties will be financial reports and IRS filings; Secretary will be membership and membership directory; the Senior-Member-at-Large will be now be Member-at-Large and will be responsible for the annual conference sponsorship. Members were informed that the proposed changes were emailed to all members and that the current by-laws state that the proposed amendments should be mailed 30 days prior to the business meeting. Since it is not clear if mailed means US Post or Email the Executive Board have chosen to ask the members if there are any objections to the fact that they were emailed. Steve Fournier made a motion to waive the requirement of postal mailing of the by-laws changes, second by Peter Joseph. Motion passed unanimously.

John Scruton made a motion to accept the amendment to the By-Laws, second by Jessie Levine. Amendment passed unanimously.

Report of Nominating Committee/Election of Officers: The Nominating Committee Report recommendation is President – John Scruton; 1 st Vice-President – Jessie Levine; 2 nd Vice-President – Steve Fournier; Treasurer – Jill Collins; Secretary – Russ Dean; Member-at-Large – Elizabeth Corrow and Past President – Sue Desruisseaux.

Debra Harling made a motion to nominate the recommended slate of officers, second by Donna Nashawaty. Motion passed unanimously.

Passing of the Mantle to New President: John Scruton presented Sue Desruisseaux with a plaque and gift for her services on the Executive Board.

New Business:

President John Scruton informed members that the ICMA Regional Summit will take place in Cambridge, MA on April 3rd & 4th, 2008.

1st President Jessie Levine spoke about the June Conference which is set for Portsmouth at the Hilton the third week of June 2008. The program will be at the Portsmouth Library and the Glacier’s will be returning. The ICMA Annual Conference will be in Richmond from September 21st – September 24th, 2009. Jessie will be attending a planning conference for the ICMA Conference on November 16th in Richmond.

President Scruton requested ideas for monthly programs from the members. If members have any suggestions, please contact the Executive Board members.

Carol Granfield gave an update on ICMA Credentialing & Young Professionals Program. Carol suggested members may want to re-take AKA if they took the AKA four to five years ago. Members are to call Carol if they would like to apply for credentialing.

Peter Joseph spoke in regard to interim program. A handout describing the proposed program was provided. A discussion took place regarding the Fellowship program which creates a partnership between graduate level students and NH towns. Peter briefly described the process of selection. The issue of how the student will be paid was discussed. Should the student be paid by the Town or LGC? This will be looked into further.

Mike Joyal made a motion to approve the interim program on the condition that the Executive Board completes a financial review on payment to students, second by Russ Marcoux. Motion passed unanimously.

Any Other Business:

Mike Joyal spoke briefly on Performance Measurement Program offered by ICMA. If members have an interest in performance measure standards, they should get in touch with Mike.

Russ Marcoux asked if the IRS filing has been completed. John Scruton said it is and it is now in the IRS ball court.

4:00 p.m. Steve Fournier made a motion to adjourn, second by Donna Nashawaty. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jill Collins
Senior-Member-At-Large