Board of Directors
Shaping policy, identifying solutions, and implementing programs
Our Board
The Board of Directors governs the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. The duty of the Board is to shape policy, identify solutions, and implement programs. Members of the Board of Directors are elected by the membership and should be a fair representation of retailers, manufacturing, service providers and other categories of membership.
Board meetings are open to all members. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every other month from 8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. at Jefferson City Public Library. The date, time and location of meetings are subject to change, as required, with board approval. The dates are posted on the Chamber website or can be confirmed by contacting the Chamber office.
Members are invited to contact the Chamber staff to be scheduled to address the board or to add items to the agenda and should do so one week in advance of the meeting. Board minutes and agenda are kept in accordance with the Chamber by-laws.
Composition
Fifteen directors from the membership, five of whom will be elected annually to replace the directors whose regular terms are expiring.
Service Terms
Board terms are for a three-year period, or until their successors are elected and qualified. Board terms begin on January 1 of each year.
The Chairman can serve a 4th year as Past Chairman as nominated.
Nomination Process
Nominations for the Board of Directors are sought in September and these nominations are sent to the membership for approval in October. Additional names can be nominated as candidates by petition only. The petition process is identified in Article IV, Section C of the Chamber by-laws.
Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to:
- A commitment to a three-year term
- Attendance at Chamber board meetings as called
- Serve in a leadership role
- Serve on one or two additional committees during each year of term
- Participation/attendance at Chamber sponsored events