Chair-Elect, CSI Board of Directors
The CSI Nominating Committee is seeking applications from members who are interested in serving on the Board of Directors. Please read through the following position description for the Chair-Elect of the Board. If you are interested in applying, please click the “apply today!” link. Applications are due by Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
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General Summary
CSI Board members are elected to serve CSI and its members by investing time, expertise, and effort in service of effective stewardship of the association. Through active engagement and participation Board members work collaboratively with the Board of Directors, CSI staff, volunteers, and members to address industry issues and develop strategies, policies, and plans that ensure the Association is successful and serving its mission. Board members are the Association’s fiduciaries who oversee the development of sound ethical, and legal governance and fiscal management policies.
Responsibilities
As Chair-Elect:
- Consistent with the Board’s governing policies serves as Chair of the Governance Committee, including reviewing proposed policy/bylaws revisions, orienting new board members, recommending Board training opportunities and organizing the Annual Business Meeting. In the temporary absence or disability of the Board Chair, the Chair-Elect discharges the duties of the Board Chair.
As an individual Director:
- Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in three face-to-face Board of Directors meetings per year as well as conference calls as outlined in the CSI Board of Directors Governing Policies Manual.
- Accept, fulfill, and actively participate on board committees and Association operating committees (as elected or appointed).
- Handle all assigned responsibilities professionally and dutifully.
- Fulfill Board duties, including those outlined in the CSI Board of Directors Governing Policies Manual and Board Members’ Code of Conduct.
- Professionally express one’s opinion during board discussions and debates, and speak with one voice regarding final decisions by the Board of Directors.
- Ensure that information that is confidential is treated responsibly and is not disclosed.
- Contribute to the CSI Foundation.
- Serve as an advocate and ambassador for CSI and the AEC industry.
As Chair (after two years, the Chair-Elect assumes the position of Chair of the Board of Directors):
- Serve as CSI’s chief governance officer, ensuring the integrity of the Board’s process.
- Develops meeting agendas for Board meetings, making sure that topics are those that are relevant to the Board function.
- Serves as presiding officer at all meetings of the Board of Directors, ensuring that interaction of Board members during and between Board meetings is fair, open, thorough, timely, and orderly.
- Nominates Board members and other eligible members to positions on Board Committees, or other related entities.
- Leads and participates in the assessment of Board performance.
- Represents the Board of Directors to the membership and to outside parties in announcing Board-stated positions and in stating decisions and interpretations that have been delegated to the Board Chair.
- Nominates eligible members to any vacant positions that may arise on the Board of Directors due to unexpected vacancies.
- Serve as presiding officer at meetings of the CSI membership.
- Addresses instances of a Board member’s potential violation or violation of the Board Members’ Code of Conduct.
In collaboration with the entire Board of Directors:
- Define and ensure appropriate CSI performance, defined as:
- connecting the interests of CSI’s membership with operational performance;
- written performance standards;
- ensure Ends fulfillment, financial solvency, and organizational integrity by holding the Board itself accountable for effective governance.
- Decide matters of association strategy, direction, and policy.
- Identify and address short- and long-term Association opportunities, threats, and issues.
Term
The Chair-Elect serves a two-year term beginning July 1 following election and, after which, assumes the role of Board Chair for a two year term. Total Commitment is four years.
Time Commitment
- Three in-person meetings annually, each approximately two days in length
- The approximate time commitment for the Chair-Elect between meetings for conference calls, emails, and committee meetings may be up to 10 hours monthly.
Board Member Competencies
- Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
- Values Differences: recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
- Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
Additional Considerations
- Professional experience
- Volunteerism within CSI and/or other associations
As this is an Officer position building upon experience with the CSI Board of Directors, the strongest preference for nomination is for someone from the current CSI Board of Directors, or a former Board member who has served within the past 12 months.
Any CSI member interested in serving as Director should read through the CSI Governing Policies thoroughly.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Reference: Chair-Elect, CSI Board of Directors