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Committees

Committees

 

 

Below is a list of committees members and the function/purpose of each committee.



Awards Committee
Members
Function/Purpose
Jason Gage , Chair The Awards/Recognition Committee is responsible for the oversight and implementation of various awards presented on behalf of the Association. This includes the refinement and development of policies governing various awards. Currently this committee oversees the following awards: Buford Watson Award, Virgil Basgall Scholarship Award, Fabulous Flops Award, Innovations Award, Career Achievement Award, and Public Service Award.
Chris Engel
Nick Hernandez
Lynne Ladner
Herb Llwellyn
Mac Manning
Melissa Mundt
Emily Vincent

Conference Planning Committee
Members
Function/Purpose
Randy Partington , Chair

The Conference/Education Committee is responsible for organizing and coordinating the various conferences and membership education seminars sponsored by the Association. Since many educational opportunities are conveyed to Association members through the Internet, this Committee has also been assigned the responsibility to oversee the Association's emerging web page. Conferences and educational opportunities under current development include:

  • KACM Mid-Winter Seminar
  • Kansas University City/County Management Conference
  • KACM Fall Conference
  • ICMA University Seminar
Norton Bonaparte
Shane Coelho
J.D. Cox
Patrick Guilfoyle
Nick Hernandez
Ray Hummert
Herb Llewellyn
Mac Manning
Melissa Mundt
Mike Schrage
Susan Sherman

Ethics Committee
Members
Function/Purpose
John Carter, Chair

The Ethics Committee is responsible for the promotion of high ethical standards among Association members. Specific committee responsibilities include the following:

  • Investigate and provide whatever background information is required of ICMA regarding ethics violations allegedly committed by KACM members.
  • Recommend and support programs on ethics at KACM and other local government conferences.
  • Prepare and maintain a model code of ethics that can be adopted by local City/County governments.
Quinn Bennion
John Carter
Trey Cocking
Greg DuMars
Chris Engel
Jonathan Mitchell
Pete Olson
Randy Riggs
Craig Weinaug
Brian Williams
Matt Zimmerman

Membership Committee
Members
Function/Purpose
Trey Cocking, Chair

The Membership Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of a strong support network among Association members. Specific responsibilities include the following:

  • The development and implementation of a plan to recruit new members and retain existing members to the Association.
  • Develop and foster a program to assist the Association members who are in "transition."
Kent Brown
Greg DuMars
Jason Gage
Bret Glendening
Nick Gregory
Kent Hixson
Lynne Ladner
Phil Lammers
Jonathan Mitchell
Hannes Zacharias

Public Education & Information Committee
Members
Function/Purpose
Jaci Reimer , Chair

The Public Education/Public Information Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of programs, workshops, and literature concerning professional management for cities and counties in Kansas. Specific responsibilities include:

  • Develop programs and provide resources to advocate for the adoption for professional management in Kansas cities and counties.
  • Develop and implement programs that educate primary and secondary students on the City/County Management form of government.
John Helin
Ray Hummert
Gary Meagher
Richard Neinstedt
Larry Paine
Matt Stiles
Michael Webb
 

Strategic Planning Committee
Members
Function/Purpose
Nick Gregory, Chair
  • Identify technology methods that will increase committee attendance without unnecessary driving to meeting locations, i.e. Conference Call, Web Meetings, and Pod Castings.
  • Prepare guidance for KACM to impact the discussions on Consolidation.
  • Develop a regional mentor program.
Norton Bonaparte
Dennis Enslinger
Kent Hixson
Gary Meagher
Richard Nienstedt
Larry Paine
Brian Silcott


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