Board Member Candidate Info

Board of Directors Candidate Information Sheet

Potential Board Member Attributes

Ability to commit to ETI’s mission and goals.
Ability to commit the time needed to attend the institute’s meetings and events as necessary.
Ability to commit the necessary time to:
- Read, study and to contribute to ETI’s projects
- Provide meaningful dialog and input into the decision making process
- Participate in ETI’s various committees
Be an employee of an ETI Full member company in good standing
Have the full support of your company and your supervisor(s)

Structure of the Board

In accordance with ETI’s bylaws, the affairs of the organisation are overseen by a Board of Directors elected by the membership. The Board is responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and oversight of ETI, acting in the best interests of the membership and the wider industry.

The Board includes a combination of Directors and Officers. Officers of the organisation, including the President and other designated officer roles, are formally recognised within the Board structure and carry specific responsibilities as defined in the bylaws.

Directors are elected for fixed terms, with elections structured to ensure continuity of experience and leadership on the Board. At the conclusion of a term, Directors may be eligible for re-election in accordance with the bylaws.

The Board may also establish committees or working groups, and delegate specific responsibilities where appropriate, while retaining overall accountability for governance and decision-making.

Compensation

Directors, as such, shall not receive any stated compensation for their services as directors.

Board Meetings

Board Members are expected to attend four Board meetings per year held each quarter, usually in January, April, July and October. Meeting requirements also include teleconferences as necessary.

Resignation or Removal

Any Director may resign at any time by giving written notice to the President, the Executive Manager, or to the Board of Directors. Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein, or if no time is specified, at the time of acceptance thereof as determined by the President or the Board of Directors. Any Director may be removed by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the members present, following notice, at any regular or special meeting at which a quorum is present. In the event any officer or Director should become disassociated with a member firm for over ninety (90) days, he/she shall be deemed to have resigned, and shall cease to hold his/her elective position.

In the event a vacancy should occur by an officer or director, this vacancy may be filled by the Executive Committee with ratification by the Board of Directors until the next regular election of the membership. This person who fills the vacancy must meet the criteria for a regularly elected officer or director.

BOARD ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide overall strategic direction for the organization and monitor progress in achievement of goals.
Establish policies in support of the Bylaws and mission. Annually approve a budget and have discretion in the disbursement of funds.
May adopt such rules and regulations for the conduct of its business as shall be deemed advisable
May, in the execution of the powers granted, appoint such agents as it may consider necessary.