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Apply to Serve on the LOC Board of Directors
The LOC Nominating Committee is currently soliciting applications for service on the LOC Board of Directors beginning in January 2026. Below are descriptions of the two types of open positions.
LOC Vice President
There is one open position for vice president. The LOC Vice President is one of four board officers who serve on the LOC Executive Committee. The office of vice president may only be held by an elected city official and performs the following duties: In the absence of the LOC President, performs the duties of president, and when so acting, has all the powers of and is subject to all the restrictions placed upon the president; and perform other duties that may be assigned by the LOC President or the LOC Board. The person elected to this position will serve as LOC Vice President in 2026, and will then serve as LOC President in 2027 and Immediate Past President in 2028.
Elected City Official Director Position(s)
This year, there are two open Elected City Official Director positions. Elected City Official Directors represent all geographic regions of the state and varied city populations. The term of office for these positions is three years, with the term beginning on the first board meeting of the new calendar year following the election.
All applicants should note that they will be required to make a presentation to the LOC Nominating Committee during a publicly noticed meeting on Thursday, October 2 as part of the 100th LOC Annual Conference in Portland. The Nominating Committee will put forward its recommendation to the LOC membership during the LOC Annual Business Meeting, Saturday, October 4.
Please note – per a recent amendment to the LOC Bylaws, there will not be nominations from the floor during the Annual Business Meeting.
To apply and learn more about the responsibilities of LOC Board members, as well as the time commitment it will take to serve as a director or vice president, click here.
Please submit completed application by 5 p.m. on September 17, 2025.
Contact: Jayme Pierce, General Counsel – jpierce@orcities.org
Last Updated 7/28/25