WOMEN IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

NLC's Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) strives to raise awareness about issues of concern to women, and it encourages women to seek public office in their communities. WIMG was formed in 1974 to serve as a forum for communication and networking among women municipal officials and their colleagues.

Over the years, it has worked to ensure that women hold leadership positions within NLC and serve on its Board of Directors and other special NLC leadership groups. It has successfully forged a prominent role for women in the development of NLC's National Municipal Policy and its agenda for the nation's cities and towns. It has a Board of Directors as well as an Advisory Council which consists of its past presidents who remain in elected or appointed municipal office.

Learn about Membership

WIMG welcomes new and returning members each year.  The easiest way to join WIMG is by paying annual dues and fees via the November Congress of Cities registration process.  Information about joining and dues and fees are available on the Congress of Cities registration form as part of the NLC Congress of Cities.  Dues and fees can be paid online in conjunction with the NLC registration fee.  Prospective new members may also join throughout the year by filling out the membership application and submitting it to NLC via its instructions.  For information about invoicing for membership, contact NLC at (202) 626.3169.

Membership Brochure | WIMG Bylaws

This award recognizes female municipal officials for their unique and outstanding leadership in local government. Each year, a  winner will be recognized for implementing a program in local government that helps to improve a city or a town's  quality of life for its citizens, particularly if her leadership serves as a specific mentoring model for future women leaders.

WIMG Award 2010

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