Board of Directors

The purpose of the OMA shall be to increase the knowledge and ability of persons serving in the position of mayor in Oregon cities; to promote the exchange of information and ideas among mayors; to provide opportunities for mayors of Oregon cities to meet and discuss special functions of the office of mayor; to provide strong, collective efforts for influencing state programs and legislation; and to further the programs and objectives of the League of Oregon Cities by functioning as a recognized affiliate organization.

The board of directors shall consist of the president, president-elect, immediate past-president and six directors who are active members of the OMA.

The office of secretary/treasurer shall be non-voting and shall be filled ex-officio by the Executive Director of the League of Oregon Cities, or the Director’s designee. The secretary/treasurer shall transact the necessary financial business of the OMA, keeping a complete record of all transactions, which shall be submitted for auditing to the annual membership meeting of the OMA.

Terms of office for officers with the exception of the secretary/treasurer, shall be for one year.  After serving as an officer of the board, a member may not serve on the board again for at least one year.  The president-elect shall succeed to the office of president the following year.  The president shall be the immediate past president the following year.

Terms of office for directors shall be for three years.