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Obtaining Appointed Office

There are thousands of appointed roles and a thousand ways to prepare for them. More than anything else, you need the experiences and skills that will help you make good decisions for your community. Equally important, you need a commitment to do the work.

Both your professional and personal backgrounds are part of what you bring to the table as a public servant. Most likely, you already have what it takes to be successful in appointed office.
*Adapted from Women's Campaign Forum's Companion Notebook

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Positioning Yourself  The Application Process