Description The Missouri Municipal League (MML) was founded in 1934 and is among the most respected municipal leagues in the country. Its members include 657 of Missouri’s cities and villages encompassing 95 percent of the State’s urban population. The League’s core purpose is to strengthen cities through unity and cooperation. MML supports and guides members through a variety of programs and services. Included are legislative information and advocacy, sample ordinances and specialized training programs targeted at ongoing and topical issues. MML keeps cities informed through a variety of continually updated and highly valued workshops and publications. MML’s current Executive Director is retiring after 28 years in the position. This position is appointed by MML’s twenty-four member Board of Directors and has full management responsibility and authority over the League’s 8 full-time employees and annual operating budget of $1.26 million. MML is a well-regarded and highly stable organization with many dedicated long-term employees. Visit the Missouri Municipal League on the web at www.mocities.com. Issues for the new Executive Director include strengthening and stabilizing MML’s advocacy program, full implementation of MML’s new cutting edge “Growing Our Communities Together” (branding) campaign, continuing to institutionalize MML’s highly successful strategic planning process, enhancing the communications with the Board of Directors and the general membership through the improved use of technology, and using MML’s strong fiscal position to enhance its ability to respond to changing membership needs.

Requirements This position requires the equivalent of 5 years of executive management experience in a local government-focused organization headed by a policy-making body combined with an appropriate degree. The preferred candidate will have thorough understanding of state and local governments, professional associations and the state legislative process.

Other Information To apply, please submit your resume to address below.

Apply To   Robert E. Slavin SLAVIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS 3040 Holcomb Bridge Road, #A-1 Norcross, Georgia 30071 770-449-4656 * FAX: 770-416-0848 slavin@bellsouth.net www.slavinweb.com THE MISSOURI MUNICIPAL LEAGUE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Closing date for application      The position will remain open until filled.