CLEAR Board Member Competencies & Duties

Competencies

Familiarity with CLEAR’s mission, vision, values, and goals (including strategic plan)
Understand the Board of Directors' role in proper stewardship of the organization
Understand corporate governance (the role of a policy making board) and the difference between governance and operations
Expert knowledge and experience in the regulation of professions and occupations
Knowledge of governance issues for membership organizations and how they differ from those of regulatory agencies
Knowledge of CLEAR’s products and services including the work of its committees in contributing to product development and service delivery.

Ability to operate on a strategic level rather than a tactical level
Ability to be goal and future oriented
Ability to think critically, ask questions, and challenge unsubstantiated opinions
Ability to understand issues from different perspectives
Ability to understand and process large amounts of information effectively and efficiently
Ability to set vision and identify new business opportunities, helping the organization respond to expanding or contracting markets

Ability to articulate ideas, opinions, rationales, and comments in a clear, concise, and logical manner
Ability to interact with other board members in a group setting, both contributing to discussions, and valuing the contributions of all members
Ability to effectively communicate with a culturally diverse team of board members and staff
Ability to achieve practical consensus in group discussions

Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify issues as well as the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Ability to make informed decisions efficiently and take action when needed
Ability to participate in the execution of the strategic plan, portions of which may be assigned to board members

Ability to understand and analyze financial reports
Ability to review and analyze proposed budgets in light of CLEAR resources, strategic goals, and priorities
Ability to analyze reports on a variety of topics (for example business development and membership; event planning; public relations, marketing and communications; cybersecurity) from committees, task forces, and other entities, and to comment on drafts of publications and other documents, as required.

establish and interpret the governing bylaws, policies and procedures for the management and operation of CLEAR
develop policies and strategies for CLEAR
adopt an annual operating budget for CLEAR
meet at least twice during each calendar year, including at the annual conference and at the midyear business meeting
direct the use of the CLEAR name, logo or other indicia
grant awards in categories as determined by the board for outstanding achievements in the field of professional and occupational regulation
oversee a nominations and elections process for members of the Board of Directors and its President-Elect
develop financial policies and directives for staff implementation
promote the development and maintenance of effective liaisons with external organizations
hire the Executive Director
exercise such other powers as are generally consistent with these Bylaws

be informed about the organization's mission, services, policies and programs
participate fully in board meetings
support and promote the Board's policies and procedures
review agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
participate fully in committee meetings
participate fully in the annual conference and related events
carry out special assignments as requested by the board president
observe the legal responsibilities of duty of loyalty and duty of care to the organization
understand the responsibilities of the board (see board duties)
promote CLEAR membership and offerings within own jurisdiction
be prepared to answer questions about CLEAR and its programs
complete all assigned tasks in a timely fashion
recognize, participate in and promote opportunities to further CLEAR's mission

report to the membership at the annual conference on the accomplishments of CLEAR during the preceding 12 months
appoint chairs, vice-chairs and members of all standing committees, subcommittees, special interest groups and working groups
preside over meetings of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee
provide strategic leadership to the organization
represent or delegate representation of the organization
conduct annual performance review of the Executive Director
maintain positive relationships with staff and among board members, the CLEAR membership and external partners.

perform such duties as may be assigned by the President or the Board of Directors
serve as President during the membership year following his/her term as President-Elect
succeed the President and complete the President's term of office in the event the President should resign or otherwise be unable to serve
in the case of temporary disability or absence of the President, perform and be vested with all the powers and duties of the President
in the event the President-Elect becomes the President pursuant to the provisions of Article IV Section 2(a), s/he shall also serve the full term of office to which s/he was initially elected