If you are interested in joining one of the following LGHN committees, please contact us at info@lghn.org.
Professional Development Committee: The Vice President for Professional Development chairs the committee. The committee develops professional development programs and webinars; leverages webinars presented by affiliate organizations; creates and conducts programming for ICMA and affiliates conferences and meetings; and provides guidance to the conference planning subcommittee.
Conference Planning Subcommittee: Select the sites of the conference and recruit a “host” committee. Review conference planning responsibilities and establish working schedule for the planning process. Recruit LGHN members to assist and serve on the conference planning committee. Identify potential sponsors and partners.
Career Advancement Committee: The Vice President for Career Advancement chairs the committee. This committee has oversight for the Madrinas y Padrinos coaching program and matches early management professionals with more seasoned leaders in the local government profession. The program is a six-month program that includes one-on-one consultations between the mentors and the mentees with periodic webinars and check-in sessions. The committee is in the process of developing coaching program focused on ICMA university chapters. The goal is to increase the capacity and competitiveness of Hispanic/Latino professionals so they can move into leadership positions in local government.
Membership and Chapters Committee: The Vice President for Membership chairs the committee. The committee develops an annual strategy for individual and institutional membership recruitment and renewals; promotes and supports the creation of formal LGHN chapters; and recommends annual dues structure to the LGHN Board of Directors. The primary focus of the committee’s workplan for the next year will be assisting with the development of regional membership chapters. The committee is also convening quarterly meetings with all LGHN chapters to facilitate discussions between LGHN and chapters.
Sponsorship Committee: The Immediate Past President chairs the committee. The committee assists with formulating and implementing organizational income strategies to support regional events; national conferences and events, including the annual dinner at the ICMA conference; scholarships/stipends to assist young professionals attend regional and national events; and LGHN operations. The committee assists in identifying potential sponsors, with LGHN staff providing specific follow-up.
International Committee: The President appoints the chair of the committee. The committee is co-branding with ICMA to develop the structure and process for a LGHN-led certification program with Puerto Rico, Mexico, and other Latin American countries – Principios de Exito. The committee will develop a strategy in partnership with ICMA to provide training modules based on ICMA’s Core Competencies. The committee will recruit and engage Spanish speaking members to 1) prepare case studies, 2) share expertise to improve infrastructure and local government leadership, and 3) conduct the trainings virtually or in person for local government professionals in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and other Latin American countries. See LGHN's presentation at the Experiencia Puerto Rico August 23, 2026.
