May 3, 2010

Conference of Mayors President Burnsville Mayor Elizabeth B. Kautz appointed the following mayors to The United States Conference of Mayors 2010 Nominating Committee for the upcoming Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City. The Nominating Committee will meet at the Renaissance Hotel on Saturday, June 12, in Oklahoma City during the 78th Annual Conference.

The Nominating Committee will recommend candidates for Officers, Trustees and Advisory Board vacancies. The recommendations will be voted on by the assembled membership in Oklahoma City, on June 14, during the Business Session.

Member mayors seeking office should submit a letter of interest to each member of the Nominating Committee, with a copy to CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran.

Following are the current Leadership openings (as of April 30):

• Second Vice President

• Trustees - 3

• Advisory Board Members - 5

Any updates or changes to the Nominating Committee list will be provided to member mayors by the Conference.

2010 USCM Nominating Committee as of April 30

Bowling Green (KY) Mayor Elaine N. Walker, Chair

Louisville (KY) Mayor Jerry E. Abramson

Chicago (IL) Mayor Richard M. Daley

Boston (MA) Mayor Thomas M. Menino

Trenton (NJ) Mayor Douglas H. Palmer

Akron (OH) Mayor Donald L. Plusquellic

Charleston (SC) Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr.

Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor Mick Cornett

Oakland (CA) Mayor Ron Dellums

West Palm Beach (FL) Mayor Lois J. Frankel

Las Vegas (NV) Mayor Oscar B. Goodman

Arlington Heights (IL) Mayor Arlene J. Mulder

Euless (TX) Mayor Mary Lib Saleh

Alternates:

Hallandale Beach (FL) Mayor Joy Cooper

Honolulu (HI) Mayor Mufi Hannemann