| Q: |
How does the Board of
Trustees election process work? |
| A: |
The election takes place in November of every year. Each year all
current members may vote in the election. The Board puts forth several
recommended candidates each year, and members in good standing as
of that date may petition to have their names added to the ballot.
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| Q: |
What are the responsibilities of Board
members? |
| A: |
The Board of Trustees:
- Reviews and approves proposed new credentials or changes to
existing credentials
- Is responsible for overall corporate governance
- Participates on various committees.
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| Q: |
What does the Board look for in candidates
it puts forward on its endorsed slate? |
| A: |
When assembling the endorsment list every election year, the
board is looking for a balance of experience and particular personal
characteristics. Prospective board candidates must:
- Have an established record of leadership in the field of Basel
II.
- Have previous or current experience in a managing or directing
Basel II program across a large enterprise.
- Bring gender, ethnic and geographical diversity to the membership
of the Board of Trustees.
- Possess honesty, sensitivity to and tolerance of differing
views, and a desire to serve as a member of a team.
- Promote the agreed collective Board opinion above their own
personal views
- Defend the organization and its stance. Work for change or
acceptance where organizational views do not mirror those of the
Board member
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| Q: |
How long are Board members’ terms? |
| A: |
Board terms are limited to three (3) years. Terms begin on January
1 of the year following the election. The current holder of the seat
remains for two months following the election and then steps down
from office. This allows for a smooth transition of power and ensures
that the newly elected member is able to understand the issues confronting
the organization before taking their seat. |
| Q: |
Do Board members get paid? |
| A: |
Board members are not paid for their time and effort. The Organisation
does pay for their travel expenses to attend mandatory board meetings
or committee meetings. |
| Q: |
Where should I go if I have any
questions about the Board of Directors election? |
| A: |
boardelection@baselcert.org |
| Q: |
Who are Honourable Councils? |
| A: |
Honorary Council volunteers, are recognized by society as some
of the top experts in their field. They are carefully selected from
either academia and/or industry that are committed to contributing
back into society. An invitation is extended to these individuals
to join the Honorary Council and part of this decision is based
on their contribution to the Basel community. More importantly,
they remain an independent voice of the industry.
Their leadership role is honoured and they can proudly declare their
membership in the Honorary Council.
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| Q: |
What is their Role and Responsibility? |
| A: |
The role and responsibility of each member varies based on their
area of expertise, the development projects at hand and the resource
availability of members
Their contribution can be in many ways, some of which are stipulated
below and are by no means exhaustive:
- Contribute research papers and innovative ideas for the benefit
of members
- Participation in speaking at Basel events locally and internationally
- Representative of Basel Certificatiion Institute in global
events for the benefit of the community
- Indulge in the sharing of best practices and assist the management
in driving global standards
- Contribute in terms of intellectual property, technical quality
reviews and aid in the dissemination of knowledge and information
pertaining to Certifications
- Mentor and guide members by sharing their knowledge and experience
- Assist the Board of trustees in designing and developing ideas
for new training programs and content
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