How is the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council governed?
The Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council Governing Board consists of 25 members. Four members serve on the Executive Committee. Fourteen Members are elected from seven geographical Regions, two per Region. (See map for details on Regional boundaries.) One Student representative is elected. Three Community Organization Representatives and three Business Representatives also serve on the Governing Board. Each Board member serves a two-year term. Terms are staggered to maintain continuity. The 25 members of the Board of Governors shall be nominated and elected at-large. Board member elections are held once a year. Members are elected to a two-year term. All Board Members with the exception of the Youth Representative shall be elected to two-year terms. Approximately one-half of the Board shall be elected each year so that terms are staggered. Any stakeholder High School aged or older is eligible to run for a seat on the Governing Board. To get involved, we strongly encourage you to attend
