CFTA Board of Directors Service

The following information originates from Article III in the CFTA Bylaws, revised August 12, 2015 (login required)


Qualifications

To qualify for election to the Board of Directors, an individual must:

  • Be a voting member of the Association in good standing
  • Have demonstrated a personal dedication to the work and goals of the Association through active participation in past Association activities
  • Have attended at least two (2) annual conferences of the Association within a four (4) year period prior to serving on the Board of Directors*
  • Maintain active membership in the Association and be able to commit to active participation, attend member conferences, and attend Board meetings during that person’s service on the Board of Directors
  • Have expressed a willingness to serve as a member of the Board of Directors

*Note: one of the two conferences attended within a 4-year period may include the conference
 where election will occur.

 

Responsibilities

  • Board of Directors serve as the fiduciaries of the Association and set policies that guide the growth of CFTA in accordance to its mission
  • All directors shall serve three (3) year terms
  • All directors shall hold their offices until the terms of the offices expire and their respective successors are elected and have qualified
  • Board of Directors meet remotely on average once monthly for a two (2) hour meeting using web-based meeting tools
  • Board of Directors meet in-person annually in conjunction with the Association’s annual conference to receive reports from the Officers of the Association and conduct whatever business is appropriated and necessary.  Typically this meeting occurs the day before the official conference start date (historically on a Monday).
  • Board of Directors are responsible for reviewing monthly Board meeting minutes prior to monthly meetings

 

Additional Information

  • Directors shall not be compensated for their services as directors or as members of task forces.  However, directors may be reimbursed for reasonable and actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them related to the performance of duties other than of a routine and ordinary nature.
  • Any director, member of a task force or other officer may resign at any time by giving written notice thereof to the President.  Such resignation shall be effective at the time of its receipt, unless a date certain is specified for it to take effect.  Acceptance of any resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.
  • Directors are strongly recommended to have LastPass installed on their computers for accessing secured Association resource login and password credentials.
 

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