The NILG is currently seeking nominations for a Board vacancy in the Pacific Region. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, read the email below for more information:
Dear ILG members,
The National Industry Liaison Group (NILG) is currently seeking nominations for a vacancy in the Pacific region. ILGs is a concept spawned by OFCCP in the early 1980s to encourage open communication between industry and OFCCP. At the time, the relationship between contractors and OFCCP was adversarial; Industry Liaison Groups (ILG) were a platform to develop a more positive relationship. The first ILG conference was held in 1983 and the NILG was established to guide the conference and develop a relationship with OFCCP at the National level. The NILG Board meets with OFCCP and other government agencies on a regular basis to engage in cooperative discussions regarding regulations, compliance, best practices, and successful approaches to ensuring America’s work place is free from unlawful discrimination.
An election for a Board vacancy within the Pacific Region will be conducted for the 4-year term beginning January 1, 2014 and expiring December 31, 2017. Interested and qualified candidates will appear on a ballot for voting by the Chairs of each of the Pacific Region’s ILGs. Each chair will vote on behalf of his/her ILG for the candidate deemed best qualified. Criteria for NILG Board membership includes the following:
- The member must be an experienced professional employed by an organization or group of organizations that is recognized as a federal contractor or subcontractor and has a written affirmative action program(s);
- Consultants and attorneys who are practitioners in affirmative action work are eligible for Board membership if less than 25% of the Board Members in a Region are consultants and/or practicing attorneys. [Currently the Pacific Region exceeds the 25% threshold.]
- The member must be an active member of an ILG and have experience holding an ILG leadership position within his or her Region.
- The member must have the support of his or her employer to
- pay annual dues,
- organize and/or host Board meetings on a rotating basis and
- attend a minimum of two of the three regularly scheduled face-to-face meetings.
- attend monthly conference calls
- actively participate in a minimum of two Board committees
- No two or more Board members can work for the same parent company or corporate entity regardless of the Region represented.
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in serving on the Board, please submit a current biography or resume to Sheri Viggiano at sheriv@microsoft.com by COB Monday, November 18, 2013. I will review your eligibility and confirm your status.
For additional information on the NILG: http://nationalilg.org/
The NILG Board hopes that there will be significant interest in this professionally rewarding and enriching opportunity.
Thank you,
Sheri ViggianoRegional Election Task Leader
Pacific Region