Report of the IPMAAC Representative to the IPMA Executive Council

Doris Maye

The IPMA Executive Council met prior to the International Training Conference in Washington, D.C. on October 16,1999. The following are highlights of the discussion and action items. On this occasion of my last report to you in my official capacity, I would like to express my deep gratitude for the privilege and opportunity to serve as your Council representative these past three years. IPMAAC and IPMA have accomplished much and the future looks bright for strategic human resources and assessment contributions to high performing public organizations. Our group's direct participation in the leadership of IPMA will be in capable hands as David Dye takes over at the start of the Year 2000.

IPMA Revised Long-Range Strategic Plan

The Long-Range Strategic Planning Committee met at the end of June and developed a revised Long-Range Strategic Plan. The revised plan was discussed and approved by the Executive Council.

Organizational Alignment

The Association has been working for the past several years to improve communications and alignment among the components of the Association. At the Leadership Conference in August, several issues that the Chapter/Region/Section Relations Committee believes would improve organizational alignment were discussed. The issues include requiring the chapters, regions, and sections to be either IPMA individual members or the designated representative of an IPMA agency member; establishing a uniform calendar for the terms of office for chapter leaders; requiring a minimum number of members to become and remain an IPMA chapter; and establishing annual reporting requirements for the chapters. The Executive Council discussed these issues and voted that top leadership positions of the component organizations be held by IPMA members effective July 2000.

Public Human Resource Certification Council

The Executive Council reviewed the certification program that is being established by the Association. The certification program will include a behavioral component based on the IPMA Human Resource Competency Model and a technical component, which will be determined by a Training and Experience Rating. Due to tax considerations, the Association has established a new corporation to administer the certification program.

IPMA Human Resource Competency Model

The Association reviewed recent developments concerning the IPMA Human Resource Competency Model. The Association sponsored five Train-the-Trainer seminars during the Spring, four of which were held at the regional conferences. In addition, the Association sponsored the five-day training program in July. The entire program also was offered at the IPMA International Training Conference. IPMAAC currently has three individuals certified to teach the IPMA HR Competency Model. Additional trainers are welcome and interested persons should contact the IPMAAC Training Committee Chair for information on the Train-the-Trainer schedule.

IPMA/NASPE Benchmarking Project

The Executive Council discussed the benchmarking project on which the Association is continuing to make progress. IPMA is a partner with the National Association of State Personnel Executives on this project. Additional areas will be selected for benchmarking later this year. A comprehensive report on the data from this project was presented during the opening session of the conference and summary data and best practice organizations are available on the IPMA web site.

IPMA/ACA Compensation and Benefits Seminar

The Executive Council reviewed the partnership with the American Compensation Association for the development of public sector compensation and benefits seminars. A total of four seminars have been developed including New Strategies in Public Sector Compensation; Classification/ Compensation in a Broadbanding Environment; Variable Pay Plans and Team-Based Pay Strategies; and Skill and Competency-Based Pay Delivery Systems. Three of the seminars were offered as pre-conference workshops at the IPMA International Training Conference. The Association is interested in hearing from individuals interested in being trained to present these seminars, as well. Again, contact our Training Chair.

Chapter/Region/Section Leadership Conference

The Executive Council reviewed the 3^rd Chapter/Region/Section Leadership Conference that was held in August. There were 38 participants at the Leadership Conference representing 23 chapters, all four regions, IPMAAC and IPMA - Canada. The evaluations for the program were very positive.

Government Affairs Activities

The Executive Council reviewed a number of government affairs issues including the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Equal Pay Act, affirmative action, employer-provided educational assistance, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and public pension issues. In addition, in order to increase the involvement of IPMA members in government affairs issues, the Association has established a Legislative Network.

A number of other agenda items were covered and several staff and committee follow-ups were assigned for future discussion and action. The next meeting of the Executive Council will take place in March 2000 in Washington, D.C.