By Grey Lee, Executive Director
It's time for a Board Election!
Are you interested in running for a Board of Directors position with the U.S. Green BuildingĀ Council, Massachusetts Chapter?
All the information you need to find out your eligibility and how to nominate yourself (or others) is on this page (and associated links).
Nominations will be received between 1/4/16 and 1/18/16 (at noon).
Voting will commence at 5pm on 1/18/16 until 6:30pm on 1/21/16 (at the Annual General Meeting).
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Chapter Board of Director Responsibilities
In general, a Director is expected to: Ā
- Uphold the principles upon which the Chapter is founded;Ā
- Act as a steward of the organization in all respects;
- Provide oversight of the Chapterās relationships and activities;
- andĀ Maintain the solvency of the Chapter, including
- Review and approve budgets
- Support the Chapterās fundraising efforts by contributing or causing to be contributed $1500 per year
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In particular, Directors are expected to:
- Attend meetings, currently held monthly alternately on first Thursdays (in person) and firstĀ Mondays (as a conference call)Ā from 5:30 to 7:30pmĀ
- Elect officers at the first meeting of the newly elected Board
- Participate in at least one committee by attending at least half the scheduled meetings or activities
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The following categories have been designated to reserveĀ at least one seat in this election cycle:
- Corporate Sustainability,
- Healthcare,
- Education,
- PlanningĀ andĀ
- Finance & Banking
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