Nw Energy Coalition

“Bylaws changes brought clarity to:* to the role of the Board of Directors and the Membership of the Coalition* the organizational policy development process”

“Coalition Member categories include Non-profit Members, Utility Members, For-Profit Members collectively referred to as organizational members. Representatives from organizational member groups are eligible to vote at membership meetings and at state/provincial caucus meetings.Individuals are also welcome to join the Coalition. Individual members are eligible to vote at state/provincial caucus meetings only.”

“The Coalition has a 15 member Board of Directors. Voting Organizational Members of the Coalition elect ten of those positions. Each of the five state and provincial caucuses selects a Caucus Representative to serve on the Board, elected by the organizational and individual members of that caucus, to fill the remaining five seats. The Board of Directors elects, from among its members, the officers of the Board.”

“Voting Organizational Members of the Coalition have the authority to:approve or reject any organizational membership applicationremove member organizationselect members of the Board, who are not elected by the caucuses approve any awards given in the name of the Coalition.adopt resolutions to guide the progress of the Coalition”

“Reviewed by Finance Committee before submitting to the Board of Directors.”

“Directors and key employees are required to report annually and any time a conflict arises.”

“The salary schedule, devised by the Executive Director, is based on such factors as job description, level of responsibility, education and experience. Raises are determined by the Executive Director and are based on cost-of-living and merit. The Executive Director conducts annual performance evaluations with all staff. The Chair of the Board reviews the work of the Executive Director on an annual basis.No member of the Board of Directors receives compensation.”

“Available on request”