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League Fundamentals

Introductory resources for League activities and administration. 

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Impact On Issues 2022 – 2024

Impact on Issues is designed to help League leaders use LWVUS public policy positions effectively at the state and local levels.
April 5, 2023
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Forms

League Governance Checklist

A checklist of the foundational governance items every League needs to do basic League business.
February 23, 2023
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Guidance

Guide to LWVUS Services for Leagues

Description of services LWVUS provides for local and state Leagues and the work LWVUS does at the national level.
July 27, 2022

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LWV Data Collection Toolkit

This toolkit is a comprehensive resource for Leagues looking to enhance their data collection practices.

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LWVUS Board of Directors Members and Officers Job Descriptions

Through its strategic guidance and oversight, the Board of Directors plays a vital role in defining and ensuring the League’s future success.

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LWVUS Nominating Committee Job Description

The Nominating Committee plays a vital role in defining and ensuring the League’s future success by recruiting and selecting strong candidates for the Board of Directors.

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Resources for New League Leaders

A list of the most commonly used resources for new League leaders

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LWV Member Management Platform Selection

An update on the ongoing member management system selection process

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League Responsibilities Policy
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Member Rights & Responsibilities Policy
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Framing the Future

Framing the Future is the present phase of the League's Transformation Journey, and it includes Core Working Groups and a League-wide survey.

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Impact On Issues 2022 – 2024

Impact on Issues is designed to help League leaders use LWVUS public policy positions effectively at the state and local levels.

Policies /
LWV Transformation Journey

The League's Transformation Journey centers our mission and empowers our League community at every level, facilitating the real work of democracy that League members lead in our states and communities.

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Board / State Liaison Assignments and Contact Information

Listed here, in alphabetical order by state, is each state's LWVUS/LWVEF board liaison followed by a complete list of the LWVUS/LWVEF board contact information.

Guidance /
League Governance Checklist

A checklist of the foundational governance items every League needs to do basic League business.

Forms /