Dear …

RE: Letter of Recommendation for __(Name)__

It is with great pleasure and confidence that I recommend __(full name)__ as the candidate to fill the vacant seat on the __(type-commission/committee/council)__. I have had the privilege of knowing __(first name)__ for the last __(#)__ years now and believe that __(he/she)__ has everything it takes and more, to be a successful member of this __(commission/committee/council)__. Having successfully served on various __(committees/boards/campaigns)__, such as __(name a couple of committees/boards/campaigns worked on)__, __(name)__ has proven __(himself/herself)__ to be a very worthy candidate for this appointment.

In all the years I have known __(Name)__, I have found __(him/her)__ to be exceptionally professional in all that __(he/she)__ does. __(He/She)__ is an excellent communicator and is known for being someone who can be counted on to get to the root of issues, offering up real solutions. With a solid reputation for being dependable, it is no secret in these parts that __(Name)__ can always be relied upon to do what __(he/she)__ says __(he’ll/she’ll) do. __(He/She)__ holds the utmost of integrity in character and is highly respected in the __(name of)__ __(county/city/community)__.

__(Name)__ already possesses the experience that is required for a position of this nature in that __(he/she)__ has previously served as __(briefly describe what position held of similar nature)__. __(He/She)__ also has a comprehensive understanding of the key issues surrounding the __(name of)__ __(county/city/community)__, such as __(briefly describe a couple of key issues)__. __(He/She)__ has already discussed these issues with me and other concerned citizens in the area which gives __(him/her)__ a really good insight into the current and future decisions that face this__(council/commission/committee)__.

I believe that __(Name)__ would serve the citizens of __(name of)__ __(county/city/community)__ extremely well and I can’t think of anyone who would do a better job. I highly recommend __(him/her)__ for this appointment knowing that __(he/she)__ would bring with __(him/her)__ sincerity, enthusiasm, knowledge and integrity. I wish __(him/her)__ every success.

Sincerely,

__(Full Name)__, __(Designation)__

__(Position)__

__(Company Name)__