Board of Director - La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce

Board of Director

LA GRANGE AREA OF COMMERCE APPLICATION FOR BOARD DIRECTOR

Vision: The Chamber Board will consistently create regenerative and sustainable economic prosperity

Mission: To build economic opportunities through advocacy, education, events, leadership, and networking.

Goals: Advocate for our members; provide for adequate financial security; build relationships; and deliver value to our members.

Guiding Principles: Excellence, Leadership, Member Driven, Ethics & Integrity

Board meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday, every other month beginning January 2024 from 12 noon to 1 p.m., at the Chamber office, 220 W. Colorado St., La Grange Tx 78945.

6 meetings per year only (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov)

The Board of Directors is responsible for collectively guiding the DIRECTION of the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce. The Board governs, develops policy, and strategically plans for success. All activities should be performed within the framework of the vision, mission, goals, and guiding principles. The primary functions of the Board are Governance, Develop Policy and Positions, Strategic Planning, and Fiduciary Responsibility.

Responsibilities of a Board Member:

Determine the organization’s vision and mission.
Select the Operation’s Director.
Support the Operation’s Director and assess performance.
Ensure effective organizational planning.
Manage resources effectively; determine.
Monitor, and strengthen programs and service.
Enhance the organization’s public image.
Ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability.
Recruit and orient new board members.

Fields marked with an * are required.

Name *

Address *

Phone # *

Email *

Business Name *

Are you a Chamber Member or Chamber Member Employee? *

Education Levels *

Why do you want to serve on the Chamber Board? *

Bylaws Requirements:

A Director term is three (3) years.
A Director may serve an unexpired term as well as the normal three (3) year terms.
A Director serving two (2) three-year terms shall not be eligible for re-election for an additional three (3) year term.
Directors should be committed to attending board and committee meetings regularly.
Directors will also be expected to serve on at least one (1) committee and be an active member of that committee.

Signature & Date *

FOR INTERNAL PURPOSES *

Is the member good standing member of Chamber? YES or NO

Signature & Date: Chair & Operations Director *

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