Stair Manufactures Association Strategic Plan Governance Study

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1 Stair Manufactures Association Strategic Plan 2012 Governance Study

2 Reasons for Change in Governance Continuity of Strategic Direction Effective assignment of leadership roles Improved distribution of volunteer time commitments, providing varied levels of participation Managed leadership development Improved utilization of available resources Increase retention and value of membership through active participation

3 Functionary Committees SMA Board 9 Elected Directors Executive Committee Develop and document strategic plan & Process urgent issues Exec. Director Vice President President Secretary Treasurer Director Membership Assess and addresses membership development and retention Director Marketing Promotes association, brand, products, services and our memberships collective interests Director Education Develops, implements, education program Director & Code Rep Code & Research Develops, implements, code development & research programs Vice President Governance Develops leadership resources Nominates Directors & Committee participants Director Task Groups Develops, implements, specified objectives within specified time frame The above structure will require the addition of two directors to the Board

4 Board of Directors A Directors term of office is 3 years Board is composed of 9 Directors elected to office in three classes of three Directors and Executive Director, ex officio* & without vote Each director is elected or appointed in accordance with the by laws Directors elect Corporate Officers annually Officers and new Directors affirm their responsibilities and are installed at the annual Meeting of the association Approves budget, policies and committee recommendations Meets bi-monthly (every two months) *Holds position by reason of office - not elected

5 Executive Committee Subject to the majority opinion of the entire Board of Directors Composed of officers and Exec. Director Acts between meetings of the Board Administration of budget, goals and objectives Interim direction of the Executive Director Reviews contracted staff performance Recommends strategic plan policy development and reform Meets Bi-Monthly (every two months)

6 Executive Director Serves Ex-officio (not elected) and without vote Subject to the direction and review of the Executive committee Acts between meetings of the Executive Committee Directs association management and fiscal policies Facilitates board & committee - meetings & work product Works closely with Vice President to attend all meetings in support Keeps V.P. updated with overview of committee proceedings/progress Facilitates inter and intra communication of the association Facilitates membership development and income growth Facilitates and Administrates events Markets and promotes the SMA Mission Maintains and facilitates SMA Education Programs

7 Functionary Committees Subject to assignments of the Board Performs an ongoing function of the association V.P. coordinates with other committees and Executive Committee Written mission statement relates to SMA Mission Develops annual goals and objectives by _Sept 1 st Proposes annual budget by Sept 1 st Meets Bi-monthly as needed Exec. Director facilitates Chaired by a board director Minutes/Action list in standard format

8 Membership Committee Assess and addresses membership development and retention Subject to assignments of the Board V.P. coordinates with other committees and Executive Board Membership Mission statement relates to SMA Mission Develops annual goals and objectives by _Sept 1 st Proposes annual budget by Sept 1 st Meets Bi-Monthly as needed Exec. Director facilitates Moderated by a board director Minutes/Action list in standard format

9 Marketing Committee Promotes association, brand, products, services, and our memberships collective interests. Subject to assignments of the Board V.P. coordinates with other committees and Executive Board Marketing Mission statement relates to SMA Mission Develops annual goals and objectives by _Sept 1 st Proposes annual budget by Sept 1 st Meets Bi-Monthly as needed Exec. Director facilitates Moderated by a board director Minutes/Action list in standard format

10 Education Committee Develops, implements, education program Subject to assignments of the Board V.P. coordinates with other committees and Executive Board Education Mission statement relates to SMA Mission Develops annual goals and objectives by _Sept 1 st Proposes annual budget by Sept 1 st Meets Bi-Monthly as needed Exec. Director facilitates Moderated by a board director Minutes/Action list in standard format

11 Code and Research Committee Develops, implements, code development & research program Subject to assignments of the Board V.P. coordinates with other committees and Executive Board Code & Research Mission statement relates to SMA Mission Develops annual goals and objectives by _Sept 1 st Proposes annual budget by Sept 1 st Meets Bi-Monthly as needed Exec. Director facilitates Moderated by a board director Minutes/Action list in standard format

12 Task Groups Subject to assignments of the Board Completes a temporal objective of the association within stated time frame of less than 1 year V.P. coordinates with other committees and Executive Board Determines meeting schedule as required Exec. Director facilitates Chaired by a board director Minutes/Action list in standard format Projects cost of implementation if applicable

13 Governance Committee Responsible for Leadership Development Nominates Directors and compiles ballot info Advises candidates of responsibilities Compiles candidate bio info and statements of candidates regarding their reasons to take office Considers viable candidates for re-elections Orients and supports new directors Nominates Board Officers Promotes Participation on committees and nominates candidates for appointment V.P. serves as convener and moderator (without vote?) Meets quarterly through out year or as needed Must have a voting majority of members at large (not on the board)