Board of Directors Application Process
Serving on the Chamber's Board of Directors is an important responsibility and brings with it several requirements and expectations to best serve the Chamber membership and business community at large. Board positions are a 3-year commitment. Elections to vacant Board seats are open at the beginning of each year and close on March 1st. Elections take place at our general Membership Breakfast meeting in May.
If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, we encourage you to attend the annual Interest Meeting in February. Please check the Event Calendar for meeting details and registration.
Board Responsibilities:
Nomination and Selection Process
Nominations can be made in two ways:
All nominations will go to the Governance/Nomination Committee, which will conduct interviews, and select the most qualified candidates to be on the ballot. The Nominating Committee convenes on the 2nd Friday in March to interview all nominated candidates.
Alternatively, a member may skip the Nomination Committee by collecting signatures from 5% of the membership and submitting them on a petition to be automatically placed on the ballot. Click here for the petition form.
If you have any questions about the Board of Directors nomination or selection process, please contact Patty Archer at patty@miramarpembrokepines.org or at (954) 432-9808 ext.104.
If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, we encourage you to attend the annual Interest Meeting in February. Please check the Event Calendar for meeting details and registration.
Board Responsibilities:
- Maintaining an active membership in our Chamber.
- Supporting the bylaws and policies of the Chamber.
- Supporting decisions made by the Board of Directors.
- Maintaining confidentiality of Board proceedings including any decisions, who made what motions, and any votes.
- Referring any media inquiries to the President or Board Chairperson for comment.
- Together with the Board of Directors, establishing policy and determining programs for the Chamber as needed.
- Attending all monthly Board meetings (currently held the 4th Thursday of the month at 8:30 AM).
- Attending the annual membership meeting.
- Attending the annual planning sessions and orientation session of the Board.
- Employing a chief executive officer of the Chamber (President) who will administer all Chamber operations and staff.
- Attending as many Chamber functions as your personal and business schedule will permit.
- At functions, circulating and introducing yourself to members.
- Assisting in recruitment and retention of members whenever appropriate.
- Serving on a minimum of one committee annually.
- Monitoring the annual budget and helping to assure financial stability.
- Committing to fundraising a certain amount over the term served, and supporting the financial goals of the organization.
Nomination and Selection Process
Nominations can be made in two ways:
- A member may submit a nomination on their own behalf
- A member may submit a nomination on behalf of another member
All nominations will go to the Governance/Nomination Committee, which will conduct interviews, and select the most qualified candidates to be on the ballot. The Nominating Committee convenes on the 2nd Friday in March to interview all nominated candidates.
Alternatively, a member may skip the Nomination Committee by collecting signatures from 5% of the membership and submitting them on a petition to be automatically placed on the ballot. Click here for the petition form.
If you have any questions about the Board of Directors nomination or selection process, please contact Patty Archer at patty@miramarpembrokepines.org or at (954) 432-9808 ext.104.
