Lt. Governor Phil Scott was elected to the Executive Committee of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA). NLGA is the professional association for the officeholders first in line of succession to the governor in all 50 states and the U.S. territories.
"Lt. Governor Scott was elected to this position by his peers, and received broad bi-partisan support," said NLGA Executive Director Julia Hurst. The selection of new officers happened at the association's annual meeting, held July 27-29 in Puerto Rico. Scott, who was not able to attend the conference, accepted the nomination last week.
"As a NLGA leader, Lt. Governor Scott will work with other lieutenant governors across the nation to find and foster multi-state and regional solutions to problems," said Nebraska Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy, who serves as NLGA Chair. "Through NLGA, the nation's lieutenant governors discuss shared concerns and seek to influence national dialogue."
"Many states are facing similar challenges, and it's important for state leaders to share our knowledge and experiences," Scott said. "I've found the NLGA to be a very helpful resource over the last year, and I'm glad to serve the association in this leadership role."
The committee meets about three times a year and is responsible for setting the agenda that the nation's second-highest state and territorial officeholders will focus on throughout the year. In addition to its specific duties, the committee will also address issues of mutual concern to all members. The position is a one-year term, with Lt. Governor Scott serving until July of 2012.
