Council discusses leadership transition, new-member applicants and provisional role assignments

At its March 9, 2026 meeting, the council (MCC) discussed incoming member applications and a planned leadership transition after Chair Amory Files’ term ends in October 2027. Amory Files opened the session and led the discussion on roles and terms.

Amory Files, the council chair, explained that members serve three-year terms and may serve a second three-year term before cycling off. She noted her own term ends in October 2027 and the group discussed transitioning the Chair role at that time. Treasurer Meg Folcarelli told the group that her term is ending and that she is moving abroad.

The council identified prospective assignments to ensure continuity if members depart. Thato agreed to handle outreach and to take minutes when Liz is unavailable; Brooke was proposed as Vice Chair; and Liz agreed to serve as secretary. The group discussed the possibility that applicant Karen Miller could serve as treasurer if she joins the council. Amory said other applicants are being considered and members agreed to encourage applications by June 2026.

The council also handled routine minutes business: Amory moved to approve the December meeting minutes, and Yawa seconded; the motion carried with all in favor. The November 13 meeting minutes remain outstanding and will be circulated for a vote after the meeting.

Next steps: members will seek additional applicants through June, confirm role assignments as terms change, and circulate the outstanding November minutes for approval at a future meeting.