1. Recruiting Candidates for Effective County Councils 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 © 2003, University of Missouri Board of Curators

2. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 20032 Objectives Comply with state statutes Identify potential nominees Develop consistent message

3. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 20033 Overview Recruitment is first step in election process Council responsibility Open to any citizen of voting age

4. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 20034 Membership Elected Appointed Representative of people residing in county

5. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 20035 Statutes — Membership One each from: Each district County commission General farm organization Jurisdictions of 10,000+ or jurisdiction designated by council

6. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 20036 Statutes — Membership Two-year terms Elected Appointed Men and women eligible

7. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 20037 Statutes — Elections Determine number of positions Nominate two per district Set election date, places Provide ballots; make arrangements Notify commission, farm organizations, jurisdictions

8. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 20038 Recruiting Nominees Appoint nominating committee Create inclusive process

9. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 20039 Recruiting Nominees Seek diversity – Background – Gender – Occupation – Age – Race – Culture – Education – Socioeconomic status

10. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 200310 Recruiting Nominees Develop consistent message – Clear – Concise – Positive

11. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 200311 Recruiting Nominees Publicize – Local media – Personal contacts

12. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 200312 Talking to candidates Describe council responsibilities Be honest about time, issues

13. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 200313 Talking to Candidates Tell why you are asking Discuss personal benefits Explain election process

14. Missouri Council Leadership Development: 21 st Century Programs, Governance and Membership October 200314 Produced by the Council Leadership Development Committee  a partnership of the Missouri Extension County Council Leadership Council and University of Missouri Extension http://extension.missouri.edu/extcouncil/training/ Recruiting Candidates for Effective County Councils County Extension Council Training Module