Board of Directors Application
Why the Chamber has an Application Process. It is essential to take the time to find candidates with the right values, skills, attitudes, and commitment.

Chamber leaders are company owners, community stakeholders, and business leaders responsible for promoting the mission, providing direction, and the Chamber's financial and organizational well-being.

An established recruitment process (that includes well-defined roles and expectations and an application and screening process) ensures that all candidates are qualified and evaluated using consistent criteria and procedures.

Basic Requirements: Must be a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Convicted felons and elected officials may not serve on the board of directors.  

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Board Member Commitment Pledge

This document outlines our expectations of all current and future Board members. It's not a formal contract but a guide to our shared commitment.

I hereby pledge:

  • To passionately uphold the Chamber's mission as a dedicated Board member.
  • To actively support the Chamber’s mission, following the duties outlined in our Bylaws.
  • To use my role on the Board to help appoint and assess the CEO, contribute to strategic planning, set policies, and manage the Chamber’s assets to further our mission.
  • To invest my time, skills, financial resources, and networks to fulfill my responsibilities as a Board member.
  • To recognize the CEO/Executive Director’s role in creating long-term strategies for the Board’s approval, setting achievable short- and medium-term goals, and managing resources efficiently.
  • To familiarize myself with the Chamber’s mission, objectives, programs, and goals, and to prepare for all Board and committee meetings by reviewing relevant documents beforehand.
  • To share responsibility with my fellow Board members for the Chamber’s financial health.
  • To avoid conflicts of interest between my Board duties and personal affairs, openly declare any conflicts to the Board, and abstain from voting or discussions where a conflict exists.
  • To ensure my decisions as a Board member always reflect the Chamber’s best interests.
  • To support the decisions the Board of Directors made, even if I initially disagreed.
  • Regularly attend board meetings and be accessible for consultations via phone and email.
  • To resign or request a leave of absence if I cannot attend more than four consecutive Board or committee meetings or if I cannot meet my Board obligations.
  • To strive to be present at key public events and fundraisers, encouraging participation and support from my network.
  • To act as an ambassador for the Chamber, only representing the organization officially with explicit authorization from the Board or CEO.
  • To help identify and nurture potential supporters and advocates for the Chamber.
  • To respect the staff’s significant role in executing the Chamber’s work, avoid interfering with their responsibilities, and understand that directing staff actions is beyond my role unless explicitly authorized by the Board or CEO/Executive Director.
  • To maintain the confidentiality of Board discussions, recognize the importance of a unified Board voice, and refrain from sharing internal discussions with external parties unless a specific policy permits otherwise.


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