Board of Directors Application
Why the Chamber has an Application Process. It is essential to take the time to find candidates with the right values, skills, attitudes, and commitment.

Chamber leaders are company owners, community stakeholders, and business leaders responsible for promoting the mission, providing direction, and the Chamber's financial and organizational well-being.

An established recruitment process (that includes well-defined roles and expectations and an application and screening process) ensures that all candidates are qualified and evaluated using consistent criteria and procedures.

Basic Requirements: Must be a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Convicted felons and elected officials may not serve on the board of directors.  

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Board Member Commitment Pledge

This document outlines the expectations for all current and prospective Board members. It is not a formal contract but a guide to our shared commitment.

I hereby pledge:

  • To uphold the mission of the Chamber with unwavering commitment and dedication as a member of the Board of Directors.
  • To actively support the Chamber’s mission in alignment with the duties of a board member as delineated in the Bylaws.
  • I intend to utilize my role on the Board to appoint and assess the CEO, contribute to strategic planning, establish overarching policies, and manage the Chamber’s assets in a manner that furthers our collective mission.
  • I want to invest my time, skills, financial resources, and networks to fulfill the responsibilities entrusted to me as a board member.
  • To acknowledge the CEO/Executive Director’s role in formulating long-term strategies for the Board’s approval, setting achievable short- to medium-term goals, and efficiently managing the organization’s resources to attain these objectives.
  • To thoroughly acquaint myself with the Chamber’s mission, objectives, programs, and goals and to prepare for all board and committee meetings by reviewing pertinent documents and materials beforehand.
  • To share collective responsibility with my fellow board members for the Chamber’s financial stewardship.
  • To prevent conflicts of interest between my board duties and personal affairs, I openly declare any such conflicts to the Board and abstain from voting or discussions where a conflict exists.
  • To ensure that my decisions as a board member consistently reflect the Chamber’s best interests.
  • I want to stand in solidarity with the decisions the Board of Directors made, even if I hold a dissenting opinion.
  • To maintain regular attendance at board meetings and remain accessible for consultations via phone and email.
  • To tender my resignation or request a leave of absence if I cannot attend more than four consecutive board or committee meetings or if I cannot meet my board obligations.
  • To strive to be present at key public events and fundraisers, encouraging participation and support from my network.
  • To act as an ambassador for the Chamber, refraining from representing the organization officially without explicit authorization from the Board or CEO.
  • To engage in identifying and nurturing potential supporters and advocates for the Chamber.
  • Respect the staff’s significant role in executing the Chamber’s work, avoid interference with their operational responsibilities, and understand that directing staff actions is beyond my purview unless explicitly authorized by the Board or CEO/Executive Director.
  • To maintain the confidentiality of board discussions, recognize the importance of a unified board voice, and refrain from sharing internal discussions with external parties unless a specific policy permits otherwise.

 



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