1. IDA Fall Conference: Governance Review Maggie Campbell, President and CEO, Partnership for Downtown St. Louis

3. Common Agenda Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District (CID) 501(c)3 The Partnership for Downtown St. Louis 501(c)6 Downtown St. Louis Foundation 501(c)3 Downtown Now 501(c)3 Frequent Communication Collaboration Collective Impact Shared Measurement Systems

4. Governance Review = “Standing outside your organization and holding it accountable to itself”

5. Why did we pursue a formal review of our governance model and practices?

6.  CEO leadership change  Evolution of board leadership and composition  Better alignment of work plan and resources  Cumulative impacts of incremental change  Unintended consequences of incremental change

7. Experiencing subtle shifts in leadership/governance as we respond to unprecedented marketplace dynamics

8. Why was I motivated to do a Governance Review?  Proactive solution  To provide board engagement and buy-in  To foster innovation and a culture of action  To explore validation of key management objectives

9. RFP Scope Covered:  Bylaws/Governing Documents reviewed  Analysis of multiple organizations  Roles/responsibilities  Board development/leadership  Officers/terms, and nominations  Succession  Meeting frequency  Committee structure

10. RFP Scope Also Covered:  Communication/Community Relations  Board agendas and content  Decision-making Process  Modes of Governance

11. Outcomes:  Comprehensive Bylaw Amendments adopted by both Partnership & CID Boards (Spring 2012)  New meetings schedules/combined boards retreat plans in process  Elimination of twelve standing committees – creation of four Advisory Councils (in process)  Contract planning role/staff position

12. Advisory Councils  Economic Development  Marketing  Residents  Public Space

13. Each Council is:  Co-Chaired by Partnership/CID Board Members  Advisory in nature  Invited to participate  Able to expand/Contract with work groups/task forces

14. Urban Space Council Economic Development Council Development Job Creation Research/Data Management T-Rex Support Educational Institutions Residential development Transportation Security Maintenance/Beautification Social Services Placemaking/Streetscape Residential Council Residential Affairs Neighborhood Watch Community Organizing Communications (with and among Residents) Marketing Council Public Relations Marketing Advertising Events Social Media Communications (Internal and External) Advisory Council Charts

15. IDA Fall Conference: Governance Review Maggie Campbell, President and CEO, Partnership for Downtown St. Louis