Chamber of Commerce board of directors 2012 nominations

The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for 2012 with the nominations and elections process for its Board of Directors.
The Nominating Committee is currently putting together a full slate for each open position and will forward their slate for candidates standing for election as a part of the election ballot. In addition to this process, the membership is welcome to submit “nominations from the floor.”
The membership has until Nov. 1, 2011 to submit nominations to the Chamber office. Each submission needs at least five members in good standing to complete the nomination.
If required, the nominating committee will mail out ballots to the membership. The ballot, containing biographical information on each candidate, must be received at the Chamber office no later than Dec. 19, 2011.

Eligibility for Election
You must be a member of the Chamber in good standing; a business owner or senior representative of a business in the Edmonton area; have had volunteer experience with the Edmonton or other Chamber; and shall have been members in good standing with the Edmonton or other Chamber for at least two years.

Responsibilities of the Board
Together with other members of the board, you are responsible for all activities of the Chamber. Board members are solely responsible for determining the Chamber’s policy. The Board is responsible to ensure the financial accountability of the organization, to review the accountability of the board’s sole employee, the president and CEO, to plan for the Chamber’s short and long range goals, and to ensure that the Chamber’s programs and services meet the needs of the membership.

Minimum Job Requirements
A demonstrated interest in the Chamber’s goals; a willingness to expand knowledge of board responsibilities through orientation and ongoing education; a willingness to represent the Chamber in the community; and, at a minimum, you will spend between six and 10 hours per month on Chamber business.

For nomination information email Cathy Wiltsie at cwiltsie@edmontonchamber.com