Leadership Council
Purpose
Serve as a regional forum to enhance communication, coordination and collaboration among the region’s community and land management agency leaders.
Foster early identification of issues and opportunities of regional relevance
Support working groups and provide efficient accessibility of leaders to working groups and relevant organizations and agencies.
Members
Local government
Yavapai County: County supervisors, District 2 and District 3
Coconino County: County supervisor, District 3
City of Cottonwood: Mayor (or other designated elected official)
Town of Clarkdale: Mayor (or other designated elected official)
Town of Camp Verde: Mayor (or other designated elected official)
Town of Jerome: Mayor (or other designated elected official)
City of Sedona: Mayor (or other designated elected official)
Tribes
Yavapai-Apache Nation: Chairperson (or other designated elected official)
Land Management Agencies
NPS Tuzigoot and Montezuma Castle National Monuments: Superintendent
USFS Prescott National Forest: Verde District Ranger
USFS Coconino National Forest: Red Rock District Ranger
Arizona State Parks: Regional Manager or designated Park Manager
Arizona Game and Fish Department
At-Large Community Leaders
The Leadership Council nominates and selects three at-large members. Current members:
The Nature Conservancy
Greater Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce
Verde Valley Trails Fund
Keep Sedona Beautiful
Term: Staggered two-year terms
Selection Criteria:
1. Balanced representation of key topics, including conservation, education, outdoor recreation, tourism and economic development
2. Balanced representation across the Verde Front geographic area
3. Commitment to active and collaborative participation and a regional perspective
Meetings
Quarterly and open to the public. Meeting agendas and notes are available below (2013-2018 notes available upon request)
Facilitation
Southwest Decision Resources - contact Tahnee@swdresources.com