Directors are special people with a commitment to giving back to their community. They recognize that with this position comes a commitment to support the organization, its programs and policies and to assist in meeting the mission and vision of the Chamber.

 

Directors commit to:

• Become familiar with Chamber policies, procedures, positions and its Bylaws to become an informed representative of the Chamber’s Board of Directors.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all Board meetings and other related information one may be privy to while serving on the Board.

• Attend all Board meetings as reasonably possible. (Please note, see the by-laws

states: A member of the Board of Directors who shall be absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall automatically be dropped from membership on the Board, unless confined by illness or other absence approved by a majority vote of those voting at any meeting of the Board. A member of the Board of Directors who is unable to attend more than six (6) regular meetings of the Board for one year shall be automatically dropped from membership on the Board.)

• Attend the annual Board Retreat and planning session. Participate in the development, adoption and implementation of the annual program of work.

• Promote and participate at other official Chamber meetings/functions as reasonably possible.

• Review all Board materials/recommendations, in advance of the discussion, to help the Board make effective and timely decisions.

• Serve on at least one (1) committee, and keep the Board informed on its progress and goals when applicable at meetings.

• Act as a resource for the Board in defining opportunities and/or problems within the membership and business community that need to be brought to the attention of the Board.

• Represent the Chamber in a professional manner at all times.

• Commit to bring into the Chamber a minimum of two (1-2) new members per year and alert the

Chamber staff to new businesses that are potential Chamber members.

• Perform other such duties as may be reasonably requested from time to time by the President of the Board of Directors. Time availability minimum of 2 hours per month.

 

Requirement:

a. Chamber Membership www.explorecolfax.org/membership

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If unable to continue as a director, to provide the Chamber with a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice of resignation to the Chamber President/CEO.

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