*   Need to research which states recognize specialization in local government law and incorporate state requirements with IMLA standards.
 *   Need to determine advantages and disadvantages to IMLA program.

Good Morning Fellows, In case you missed it, below is a brief summary of the initiatives discussed during yesterday's conference call. IMLA Fellows Conference Call Monday, November 2, 2015 Meeting Summary Bi-monthly conference calls for Fellows * Going forward, IMLA will host a conference call for Fellows every other month. * Calls will be held on Mondays at 1:00pm EDT (subject to change) * The next call will be in January 2016 - Exact date forthcoming. Better Recognition of Fellows * IMLA will implement the following initiatives: * Listing Fellows on IMLA's website * Creating a Fellows reception at live events where new and recertified fellows will be recognized, subject to logistical limitations. * 1st time attendees will also be invited to attend. * Providing drink tickets for Fellows at live events * Providing different colored name tags for Fellows at live events. Fellows Mentoring Program * Fellows have asked to serve as mentors to new/young city attorneys and IMLA will develop a proposal for implementing this for approval by the Fellows. In order to create a proposal, we need to gauge the level of interest from the group. If you would be interested in serving as a mentor, please e-mail TukieFalade@imla.org<mailto:TukieFalade@imla.org>. Fellows to Present IMLA Webinars * The group discussed hosting a webinar aimed at providing guidance to new city attorneys. We need 2-3 volunteers to present the webinar. If you are interested in participating, please e-mail TukieFalade@imla.org<mailto:TukieFalade@imla.org>. * May consider a second webinar aimed at assistant city attorneys. Fellows Column in Municipal Lawyer Magazine * The group discussed instituting a Fellows column in the ML magazine. Each issue of the magazine would feature a short piece written by a Fellow. (e.g. "10 Best Practices"). * Target date for first article is the January edition of ML subject to logistical limitations. * If you are interested, please e-mail TukieFalade@imla.org<mailto:TukieFalade@imla.org> . * We also discussed making participation and publication a requirement of recertification. Creation of Subcommittees * The group discussed creation of three subcommittees in addition to the Exam and Certification subcommittees * Program Subcommittee - group will work on developing content/programming for live events, webinars and IMLA publications. * Speakers Bureau Subcommittee - group will assist with populating and managing a database of individuals available to speak on certain topics. * Law Office Certification Subcommittee - committee will develop standards and a program for certification of a law office. * Exam and Certification subcommittee - these committees will continue as they are. If you are interested in signing up for a subcommittee, please email TukieFalade@imla.org<mailto:TukieFalade@imla.org> Tabled for Further Discussion * Should IMLA seek to have the Fellows program certified by the ABA? * Not likely as currently structured due to IMLA membership requirements, attendance policy and need to determine if open book testing would be allowed. * Need to determine what advantage gained by ABA certification as states vary Rule 7.4 extensively. * Alternatively, if an attorney is certified by a state, can the attorney be recognized by IMLA? * Need to research which states recognize specialization in local government law and incorporate state requirements with IMLA standards. * Need to determine advantages and disadvantages to IMLA program. Best, Tukie Falade Associate Counsel International Municipal Lawyers Association 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1440 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 TukieFalade@imla.org<mailto:TukieFalade@imla.org> / 202-466-5424 X 7105

Thank you. Scott H Howard Of Counsel-Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley PC City Attorney-Calabasas Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 3, 2015, at 7:44 AM, Tukie Falade <tukiefalade@imla.org> wrote: > > Good Morning Fellows, > > In case you missed it, below is a brief summary of the initiatives discussed during yesterday’s conference call. > > > IMLA Fellows Conference Call > Monday, November 2, 2015 > Meeting Summary > > > Bi-monthly conference calls for Fellows > Going forward, IMLA will host a conference call for Fellows every other month. > Calls will be held on Mondays at 1:00pm EDT (subject to change) > The next call will be in January 2016 - Exact date forthcoming. > > Better Recognition of Fellows > IMLA will implement the following initiatives: > Listing Fellows on IMLA’s website > Creating a Fellows reception at live events where new and recertified fellows will be recognized, subject to logistical limitations. > 1st time attendees will also be invited to attend. > Providing drink tickets for Fellows at live events > Providing different colored name tags for Fellows at live events. > > Fellows Mentoring Program > Fellows have asked to serve as mentors to new/young city attorneys and IMLA will develop a proposal for implementing this for approval by the Fellows. In order to create a proposal, we need to gauge the level of interest from the group. If you would be interested in serving as a mentor, please e-mail TukieFalade@imla.org. > > Fellows to Present IMLA Webinars > The group discussed hosting a webinar aimed at providing guidance to new city attorneys. We need 2-3 volunteers to present the webinar. If you are interested in participating, please e-mail TukieFalade@imla.org. > May consider a second webinar aimed at assistant city attorneys. > > Fellows Column in Municipal Lawyer Magazine > The group discussed instituting a Fellows column in the ML magazine. Each issue of the magazine would feature a short piece written by a Fellow. (e.g. “10 Best Practices”). > Target date for first article is the January edition of ML subject to logistical limitations. > If you are interested, please e-mail TukieFalade@imla.org . > We also discussed making participation and publication a requirement of recertification. > > Creation of Subcommittees > > The group discussed creation of three subcommittees in addition to the Exam and Certification subcommittees > Program Subcommittee – group will work on developing content/programming for live events, webinars and IMLA publications. > Speakers Bureau Subcommittee – group will assist with populating and managing a database of individuals available to speak on certain topics. > Law Office Certification Subcommittee – committee will develop standards and a program for certification of a law office. > Exam and Certification subcommittee – these committees will continue as they are. > If you are interested in signing up for a subcommittee, please email TukieFalade@imla.org > > > Tabled for Further Discussion > > Should IMLA seek to have the Fellows program certified by the ABA? > Not likely as currently structured due to IMLA membership requirements, attendance policy and need to determine if open book testing would be allowed. > Need to determine what advantage gained by ABA certification as states vary Rule 7.4 extensively. > Alternatively, if an attorney is certified by a state, can the attorney be recognized by IMLA? > Need to research which states recognize specialization in local government law and incorporate state requirements with IMLA standards. > Need to determine advantages and disadvantages to IMLA program. > > > > Best, > > Tukie Falade > Associate Counsel > International Municipal Lawyers Association > 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1440 > Bethesda, Maryland 20814 > TukieFalade@imla.org / 202-466-5424 X 7105 > > _______________________________________________ > Fellows mailing list > Fellows@lists.imla.org > http://lists.imla.org/mailman/listinfo/fellows_lists.imla.org

Lots of great ideas. Thanks for getting this together. I am very sorry I could not make the call. Bill William C. Mann, III Chief Deputy City Attorney Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 371-4815 bmann@littlerock.org