The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is seeking suggestions for publisher candidates for its Board of Directors. They are also seeking publisher candidates for its Unclaimed Royalties Oversight, Dispute Resolution and Operations Advisory committees.

There are two publisher representative positions on the Board of Directors. Under the MLC Bylaws, a publisher candidate qualifies as a music publisher which songwriters have assigned exclusive rights of reproduction and distribution of musical works.

Additionally, the MLC has six committee publisher seats open. Two are on the Unclaimed Royalties Oversight Committee, where they will recommend policies and procedures to the board pertaining to the distribution of unclaimed accrued royalties. The two seats on the Dispute Resolution Committee will recommend policies and procedures to the board for the processing of royalties related to works that are subject to disputes over ownership. Lastly, the two seats on the Operations Advisor Committee will make recommendations to the board regarding the operations of The MLC.

Elections will take place this summer, and elected candidates will serve for three-year terms and are eligible for re-election. The board and committees meet regularly, with all meetings taking place virtually so travel is not required. More information on the Board of Directors and advisory committees can be found here.

Suggestions for publisher seats will be accepted until May 31.