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Governance Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get nominated to be on the Board
or Committee(s)?
The bylaws require the Governance Committee to solicit
members for the names of suggested candidates at least 60 days
prior to the annual meeting. This solicitation form is mailed to
all members in April each year. The Governance Committee
considers all names submitted by the due date at its June
meeting. This committee is charged with providing broad,
balanced and diverse representation among members taking into
account the respective size and geographical location of the
members in making its nominations.
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When I accept my nomination and am
appointed as a Committee member, when does my term begin and how
long does it last?
Committee members are appointed in September by the Board of
Directors and all terms begin on January 1st of the following
year. All Committee member terms are for one year.
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Will I be reimbursed for travel expenses
when attending Committee meetings?
Reimbursement of travel expenses up to a maximum of $750 per
trip is made to members of the six standing committees: Risk
Control, Finance, Underwriting, Claims, Learning Technologies
and Marketing. Members must be full-time employees of their PHA.
No more than two committee members from any PHA may receive
reimbursement, and they must serve on separate committees.
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How much time will be needed to
participate on a Committee?
The Committees meet quarterly in conjunction with the Board
meetings – March, June, September and December. Meetings
typically last two days with meals provided.
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Do I have to be the Executive Director
of my PHA to become a Committee member?
No, employees of member PHAs are eligible.
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Are there vacancies on the Board of
Directors?
Each December, the current Board of Directors decides whether
or not there will be vacancies to fill or new Board members
needed for the upcoming year.
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How do the Board members get re-elected?
With the exception of the outside directors and the CEO
director, the Board is divided into three classes as nearly
equal in number as possible. The terms of office of the
directors of one class expire and a successor class is elected
at each annual meeting of members. Those names of Directors up
for re-election each year are contained in the official election
ballot mailed to all members in August. The results are reported
by the Corporate Secretary at the annual meeting in September.
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How many votes does my PHA have?
Each member has one vote for each $1,000 of the member’s
allocated surplus account balance in effect 30 days prior to the
date of the meeting at which votes are taken.
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How are outside directors and the CEO
director elected?
The outside directors and CEO director are elected annually
by the Board and serve a one-year term.
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How are
corporate officers elected?
Corporate officers are elected annually by the Board and
serve a one-year term.
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Who do I contact for more information?
Please contact the Corporate Secretary:
Leslie Whitlock at 800-873-0242, ext. 207 or via e-mail at
lwhitlock@housingcenter.com
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