Board of Directors Application

Smart Coast California (SCCa) is looking for interested participants to apply for the Board of Directors (BOD). An appointed term on the Board of Directors is three (3) years.

EXPECTATIONS: Given the critical role of the organization’s Board of Directors in managing SCCa and ensuring its long-term well-being and sustainability, it is imperative that the Board of Directors elect representatives capable of fulfilling these important responsibilities. As such, some considerations for those seeking to serve on the SCCa Board of Directors MAY include:

Prior leadership role within entities related to the mission of SCCa (e.g., Board Director, Project Leader, Committee Chair, etc.)
Participation in state or national organizations in planning, land use policy, development, or specific coastal related issues (e.g., Board Director, Project Leader, Committee Chair, etc.)
Meaningful engagements in local communities
Recent active involvement in SCCa
A commitment to dedicate up to ten hours per month on Board responsibilities.

TIMELINE:

Spring Stakeholder Meeting: Announce open nomination process.
July: Nominating Committee closes nominations and vetting begins.
August: Nominating Committee announces the board slate.
September: Election open for voting by Directors at Board Meeting.
Fall Stakeholder Meeting: Election Results announced.

Please complete and submit the application by July 26, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

5) Select the position you are interested in fulfilling, please check all that apply. *

Member - Board of Directors President - Qualifications - Must have completed minimum of one (1) year, recommended two (2) years, on the Board of Directors before serving as the President, by the time of taking office. Must be in good standing within their professional position that serves and/or promotes the mission of SCCa. Term - The President is elected for a term of one year. Vice President - Qualifications - Must have completed one (1) year on the Board of Directors before serving as the Vice President and by the time of taking office. Must be in good standing within their professional position that serves and/or promotes the mission of SCCa. Term - The Vice President is elected for a term of one year. Secretary - Qualifications - The Secretary shall be able to take notes and produce well written minutes. Work closely with the President and be involved at all levels of the decision-making process. Term - The Secretary is elected for a term of one year. Treasurer - Qualifications - Shall have adequate training/background or a good understanding of accounting and budgeting. Should work closely with the President and be involved at all levels of the decision-making process. Preferably have Budget/Finance experience. Term - The Treasurer is elected for a term of one year.

7) In order to have a successful and satisfying year, there are Director expectations. By checking the boxes below you are verifying that you will be able to meet these expectations, if selected for the Board of Directors: *

Attend all Board of Directors meetings; absence from three (3) Board of Directors meetings within an elected year, without an excuse deemed valid by the Board of Directors, shall be construed as resignation. Arrive to the meetings on time Participate during discussions Attend all meetings and Board-sponsored events.

Smart Coast California Board of Directors Application

Thank you for your interest in Smart Coast California