FIRMA Board of Director Duties and Requirements

Directors of FIRMA are elected by members in good standing at the time of the election. Each Director serves a three-year fiscal term (see Bylaws for details).

These requirements and expectations are designed to ensure that nominees and elected Directors understand the level of commitment involved. If the Board determines that a Director’s service is insufficient, these standards will serve as the basis for evaluation.

Expectations of FIRMA Directors

  • Board Meetings – Participate in at least 75% of regular and special Board meetings, either in person or virtually. Regular meetings are typically held monthly ( 1 - 1.5 hours). Special meetings may be called by the President or the Board as needed (see Bylaws).
  • Active Engagement – Contribute in good faith for at least 75% of scheduled meeting time. Directors should make reasonable efforts to notify the President and/or Secretary in advance if full participation is not possible.
  • Committee Service – Serve as chair or co-chair of at least one standing committee. Participation in additional committees is strongly encouraged. Committee meetings are typically virtual and held monthly (60 minutes).
  • National Conference – Attend the annual national conference (typically held in the spring) and assist with operational needs throughout the event.
  • Strategic Planning – Attend the annual 2 ½ to 3 day strategic planning session (typically held in the summer). This includes planning the national training conference, developing session topics, and securing speakers and sponsors.
  • Time Commitment – Recognize that the weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual time commitment may vary throughout the year based on various board/committee activities and initiatives. In addition, some meetings related to conference planning or strategic initiatives may be scheduled on weekends, requiring personal time commitments.
  • Officer Responsibilities – Directors serving as Officers assume additional duties, including participation in Executive Committee meetings and broader committee involvement.

 

Recognition of Service
In recognition of their service, FIRMA provides each Director with:

  • Complimentary registration for all FIRMA-sponsored training programs.
  • Reimbursement of travel expenses for the national conference, strategic planning session, and other required meetings or events.