NOTICE - NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION RESULTS

Board Members Elected in 2009:

Congratulations to new and returning Board Members.

The North End Neighborhood Council, established by Tacoma City Ordinance, is comprised of all residents, business or property owners, and employees within its boundaries. The purpose of the Neighborhood Council is to advise the City on policy formation, review and drafting of ordinances, budget development, and planning and development issues. The Board also serves a liaison between the citizens and City government, working collaboratively to enhance and improve our neighborhood.

The North End Neighborhood Council will hold an annual election for its Board of Directors on November 9, 2009.  All Council members sixteen years of age and above are eligible to vote in the election.

The Board consists of 15 seats, 8 of which are up for election/reelection this November.

Board Members, who serve without compensation, are elected at large for a term of two (2) years. All Council members eighteen (18) years of age and older are eligible to stand for election, however a majority of the Board shall be residents of the neighborhood and must not serve on more than one Neighborhood Council Board at a time. Elected or appointed City officials, even if residents of the Council, are not eligible to sit on the Board.

Board Members are required to attend and participate in all regularly scheduled Board and committee meetings (normally one each per month), general meetings (approximately one each quarter), and the annual Board retreat. They must be willing to serve on Board committees and chair a committee if asked, participate in outside agency/activity meetings (City Council, Planning Commission, Community Council, etc.) as a representative of the Board, and assist in all other activities undertaken by the Board.

Candidates must realize that the purpose of serving on the Board is to accomplish the Board’s work as described above. If the goal is primarily to express one's opinion, that goal can be accomplished by attendance at Board or General meetings and speaking from the floor during a Comments period.

You must attend at least 2 NENC meetings prior to the election in order to qualify for Board candidacy.

Please read the Responsibilities of Board Members section below for an overview of a Board position.

Qualified persons must file in writing with the Membership Secretary by no later than 5:00 PM on October 16, 2009.  For further information and to receive detailed instructions and a form with which to file call the NENC Office at 253-345-2575, or email info@nenc.org . Please declare your intent to file for a Board position in your voicemail or email message.

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Responsibilities of Board Members

The North End Neighborhood Council (NENC) was established by Tacoma city ordinance and is comprised of all residents, property owners, and persons who work within its defined boundaries. The NENC operates as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Washington.

Fifteen board members, elected by the Council, serve as directors and officers of the corporation. Members of the Board are responsible for conducting the business of the Council and assume legal and fiduciary responsibility for its operation and activities. Since service as a board member carries with it legal responsibilities, all persons on the board must be at least 18 years of age. Board members serve two-year terms, without compensation, and may be reelected for additional terms.

The primary responsibilities of the neighborhood council board are to advise city government on policy formation, drafting of ordinances, and planning and development issues; to serve as a liaison between citizens and city government; and to work collaboratively toward neighborhood enhancement and improvement.

All board members are required to:

• Attend and participate in all regularly scheduled board meetings, committee meetings, general meetings, any special meetings called, and the annual retreat.

• Assist in the activities, tasks, and work undertaken by the Board.

• Serve on board committees and be willing to chair committees, if appointed.

• Attend and participate in meetings of other bodies on behalf of the Board, if required by Board or committee duties or if requested to do so.

• Assist the Executive Committee in the planning and presentation of the general meeting programs, if requested to do so. This may include making oral presentations before the assembly.

• Assist in the notification and information dissemination process and to help publicize general and other public meetings held.

• Work cooperatively with other Neighborhood Councils and the Community Council, if called upon to do so.


Normally, NENC board meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, with additional Board meetings scheduled as needed. Committees meet on the second Monday of the month, as well as at other times scheduled by individual committee chairs as necessary. General meetings are held four or more times annually, typically on the third Monday of the month. Attendance at board, committee, and general meetings is required for all Board Members.

There are approximately 30 meetings of the NENC every year.  All are considered mandatory for attendance purposes.