Media Release

January 12, 2006

Media Contacts:

Rosann Doran                                                 

Public Information Officer                    

Broomfield officials recognized by NLC leadership;
among first to achieve leadership training honor

BROOMFIELD - Mayor Karen Stuart and Council Member Vincent J. Buzek were recognized by the National League of Cities (NLC) on December 7, 2005 as among the first local elected officials to achieve the Platinum Level of its Certificate of Achievement in Leadership award program. Sponsored by the NLC Leadership Training Institute, only 30 leaders in the nation achieved the platinum level this year.

The two received their awards from the NLC Leadership Training Council at the annual Congress of Cities conference, held in Charlotte, NC.

Both Stuart and Buzek earned over 80 credits in all five of the core competencies necessary to reach the Platinum Level by successfully completing leadership development and training programs. Platinum Certificate recipients are also required to serve in NLC or other national leadership roles. Stuart has served on the National League of Cities’ Transportation and Infrastructure Steering Committee since 2001. Buzek has served as a member of the National League of Cities’ Leadership Training Council since 2002 and is also a member of NLC’s Policy Safety and Crime Prevention Steering Committee.

“As part of the NLC mission to create stronger communities, the Leadership Training Institute provides local city officials with professional development opportunities to assist them in promoting positive change and innovation within their local communities,” said Donald J. Borut, NLC’s executive director. “Completing the LTI courses and achieving this certificate is evidence of the high level of commitment that Mayor Stuart and Council Member Buzek have to staying on the cutting edge of local governance.”

The certificate program for local elected officials through NLC focuses on work to develop skills necessary for effective leadership and personal development. Platinum level participants must complete a minimum of 67 credits in all core competency areas, which include managing change, developing partnerships, effective communications, technical knowledge and personal leadership skills and development.