Our bylaws say 11-19, but we typically keep it at 19. If someone leaves, we can fill that seat with a board vote- it does not have to go to the membership. While we have about 400 members, many are not eligible (e.g., businesses, MCOs/Insurers, associate). So about 6-7% of the eligible members are represented. The CEO (me) is a voting board member.
We also have a category of Honorary Board member. These are past Board Chairs who are still working in the field. They can attend all meetings and participate, just technically without a vote. Since we rarely have contentious votes, their participation is pretty much like all other board members. We did this so as to not lose the history and continuity as new Board members joined.
Finally, we have a nominating committee that tries to look at geography, service, size, diversity, etc. And we typically nominate a slate such that the vote is not a contested one. In other words, we don't reach out to all the membership to look for nominees.
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Richard Edley
Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association
Harrisburg PA
(717)364-3280
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-11-2024 15:44
From: Shannon Hall
Subject: Board of Directors
Hi folks, our Board of Directors is evaluating the size of our Board. We currently have 19 seats, and Board members are divided whether we should have 10 or 25. For reference, we have 89 member organizations, so about 23% of members are currently represented on the Board.
It would be helpful to hear:
- How many seats are on your Board of Directors?
- What percent of member organizations are represented on the Board?
- Does the association executive have a voting seat on the Board?
Thank you!
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Shannon Hall
Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland
Catonsville MD
410-788-1865 ext 2
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