SILA Board Member
Position Description
President Elect – Executive Committee
Term: 1 year (1st year of 3 year progression) Time Commitment:
Scheduled 1 hour monthly conference calls for the Executive Committee Scheduled 2 hour quarterly conference calls for the Board Meetings Travel Requirement:
National Conference – 5-6 days; February in-person Board Meeting – 1-2 Days Qualifications:
Be of age of majority.
Be an active or honorary member of SILA for three years. Be a Board Member for a minimum of one year.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The President-elect shall chair the Conference Planning Committee.
In the absence of the President, or in the event of his or her inability or refusal to act, the President- elect shall perform all the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions on, the President.
The President-elect shall have other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law, by the articles of incorporation, or by these bylaws, that may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. Make and enforce rules and regulations for SILA’s actions;
Fill any vacancy on the Board of Directors or on a committee; Meet at such times and places as required by these bylaws;
Oversee committees, subcommittees, focus groups, board advisory councils and board task forces; Ratify changes in the bylaws of SILA;
Establish new and adjust existing fees for the organization;
Exercise fiduciary responsibilities including adopting and approving a budget, expense controls and setting the appropriate bonding level;
Investigate and recommend to the membership any matter pertaining to the welfare of the organization;
Approve the appointment of an Executive Vice President; Approve all staff positions, including consultants;
Approve annual budget of all salaries and benefits for SILA staff; Elect persons for honorary membership;
Submit an annual report to the membership;
Provide criteria for affiliate relationships and granting affiliation to legally organized groups;
SILA Board Member
Position Description
President – Executive Committee
Term: 1 year (2nd year of 3 year progression) Time Commitment:
Scheduled 1 hour monthly conference calls for the Executive Committee Scheduled 2 hour quarterly conference calls for the Board Meetings Travel Requirement:
National Conference – 5-6 days; February in-person Board Meeting – 1-2 Days Qualifications:
Be of age of majority.
Be an active or honorary member of SILA for three years. Duties/Responsibilities:
The President shall preside over all the meetings of the Board of Directors of SILA and shall perform the duties and exercise the powers usually associated with said office.
Appoint the Governance Chair position
Perform any and all duties requested collectively or individually by law, by the articles of incorporation, or by the bylaws;
Make and enforce rules and regulations for SILA’s actions; Fill any vacancy on the Board of Directors or on a committee; Meet at such times and places as required by these bylaws;
Oversee committees, subcommittees, focus groups, board advisory councils and board task forces; Ratify changes in the bylaws of SILA;
Establish new and adjust existing fees for the organization;
Exercise fiduciary responsibilities including adopting and approving a budget, expense controls and setting the appropriate bonding level;
Investigate and recommend to the membership any matter pertaining to the welfare of the organization;
Approve the appointment of an Executive Vice President; Approve all staff positions, including consultants;
Approve annual budget of all salaries and benefits for SILA staff; Elect persons for honorary membership;
Submit an annual report to the membership;
Provide criteria for affiliate relationships and granting affiliation to legally organized groups; Provide for an annual independent financial review by outside auditors or other qualified providers; and,
Other duties on behalf of the organizations as deemed by the Board of Directors.
SILA Board Member
Position Description
Immediate Past President – Executive Committee
Term: 1 year (3rd year of 3 year progression) Time Commitment:
Scheduled 1 hour monthly conference calls for the Executive Committee Scheduled 2 hour quarterly conference calls for the Board Meetings Travel Requirement:
National Conference – 5-6 days; February in-person Board Meeting – 1-2 Days Qualifications:
Be of age of majority.
Be an active or honorary member of SILA for three years. Duties/Responsibilities:
The Immediate Past President shall perform all duties shall include advising the Executive Committee, Individual Officers and the Board of Directors and such other duties as may be required by law, by the articles of incorporation, or by these bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Should the Immediate Past President be unable to complete their term, the Governance Chair becomes a voting member of the Executive Committee.
Make and enforce rules and regulations for SILA’s actions; Fill any vacancy on the Board of Directors or on a committee; Meet at such times and places as required by these bylaws;
Oversee committees, subcommittees, focus groups, board advisory councils and board task forces; Ratify changes in the bylaws of SILA;
Establish new and adjust existing fees for the organization;
Exercise fiduciary responsibilities including adopting and approving a budget, expense controls and setting the appropriate bonding level;
Investigate and recommend to the membership any matter pertaining to the welfare of the organization;
Approve the appointment of an Executive Vice President; Approve all staff positions, including consultants;
Approve annual budget of all salaries and benefits for SILA staff; Elect persons for honorary membership;
Submit an annual report to the membership;
Provide criteria for affiliate relationships and granting affiliation to legally organized groups; Provide for an annual independent financial review by outside auditors or other qualified providers; and,
SILA Board Member
Position Description
Secretary – Executive Committee
Term: 2 years Time Commitment:
Scheduled 1 hour monthly conference calls for the Executive Committee Scheduled 2 hour quarterly conference calls for the Board Meetings Travel Requirement:
National Conference – 5-6 days; February in-person Board Meeting – 1-2 Days Qualifications:
Be of age of majority.
Be an active or honorary member of SILA for three years. Duties/Responsibilities:
The Secretary shall perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as may be required by law, by the articles of incorporation, or by these bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Board of Directors.
The Secretary shall take the minutes of all meetings and submit to the EC/Board for approval; Make and enforce rules and regulations for SILA’s actions;
Fill any vacancy on the Board of Directors or on a committee; Meet at such times and places as required by these bylaws;
Oversee committees, subcommittees, focus groups, board advisory councils and board task forces; Ratify changes in the bylaws of SILA;
Establish new and adjust existing fees for the organization;
Exercise fiduciary responsibilities including adopting and approving a budget, expense controls and setting the appropriate bonding level;
Investigate and recommend to the membership any matter pertaining to the welfare of the organization;
Approve the appointment of an Executive Vice President; Approve all staff positions, including consultants;
Approve annual budget of all salaries and benefits for SILA staff; Elect persons for honorary membership;
Submit an annual report to the membership;
Provide criteria for affiliate relationships and granting affiliation to legally organized groups; Provide for an annual independent financial review by outside auditors or other qualified providers; and,
Other duties on behalf of the organizations as deemed by the Board of Directors.
SILA Board Member
Position Description
Education – Board Member
Term: 2 years Time Commitment:
Scheduled 2 hour quarterly conference calls for the SILA, Inc. Board Meetings Scheduled 2 hour monthly conference calls for the SILA Foundation Board Meetings
Approximately 4 hours per month for conference calls with the joint Education Committee and SILA Foundation education subcommittees as necessary
Total commitment – 8-10 hours per month Travel Requirement:
National Conference – 5-6 days; February in-person SILA, Inc. Board Meeting and SILA Foundation Board Meeting – 4 Days
Qualifications: Be of age of majority.
Be an active or honorary member of SILA for three years.
Have strong leadership skills to manage the Scholarship Trustee and Education Trustee.
Have good organizational and communications skill to be able to communication to both boards the objectives of the education committee.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Chair of the Joint Education Committee to oversee SILA, Inc. Designation requirements, registration process, preconference class offerings; review Designation course surveys and evaluations
Acknowledge classroom instructors, SILA Designation, and SILA Certification achievers during Annual Conference program;
Dual Board position – SILA Foundation VP of Scholarships and Services (Executive Board position) to oversee Scholarship Trustee and Education Trustee;
Work with the SILA Foundation to provide Education courses for membership to qualify for Designation Review current and possible new courses to be presented to the SILA membership and public for Basic/Advanced/Professional Certification;
Expand current curriculum beyond insurance related subjects to include securities and leadership development offerings;
Oversee Education Subcommittee in conjunction with SILA Foundation to approve, develop and schedule webinars to be offered to membership and public;
Oversee virtual chapter meetings;
Oversee any subcommittees formed to develop and approve education based material, presentations, or courses to be promoted to the public through the SILA Foundation or Public Works Trustee; Perform any and all duties requested collectively or individually by law, by the articles
SILA Board Member
Position Description
Ratify changes in the bylaws of SILA;
Education – Board Member (con’t)
Establish new and adjust existing fees for the organization; Exercise fiduciary responsibilities including adopting and approving a budget, expense controls
and setting the appropriate bonding level;
Investigate and recommend to the membership any matter pertaining to the welfare of the organization;
Approve the appointment of an Executive Vice President; Approve all staff positions, including consultants;
Approve annual budget of all salaries and benefits for SILA staff; Elect persons for honorary membership;
Submit an annual report to the membership;
Provide criteria for affiliate relationships and granting affiliation to legally organized groups; Provide for an annual independent financial review by outside auditors or other qualified providers; and,
Other duties on behalf of the organizations as deemed by the Board of Directors
SILA Board Member
Position Description
Communication – Board Member
Term: 2 years Time Commitment:
Scheduled 2 hour quarterly conference calls for the Board Meetings Travel Requirement:
National Conference – 5-6 days; February in-person Board Meeting – 1-2 Days Qualifications:
Be of age of majority.
Be an active or honorary member of SILA for three years. Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide oversight of all social media initiatives; Monitor social media presence;
Actively use social media to promote SILA and enhance the SILA brand;
Perform any and all duties requested collectively or individually by law, by the articles of incorporation, or by the bylaws;
Make and enforce rules and regulations for SILA’s actions; Fill any vacancy on the Board of Directors or on a committee; Meet at such times and places as required by these bylaws;
Oversee committees, subcommittees, focus groups, board advisory councils and board task forces; Ratify changes in the bylaws of SILA;
Establish new and adjust existing fees for the organization;
Exercise fiduciary responsibilities including adopting and approving a budget, expense controls and setting the appropriate bonding level;
Investigate and recommend to the membership any matter pertaining to the welfare of the organization;
Approve the appointment of an Executive Vice President; Approve all staff positions, including consultants;
Approve annual budget of all salaries and benefits for SILA staff; Elect persons for honorary membership;
Submit an annual report to the membership;
Provide criteria for affiliate relationships and granting affiliation to legally organized groups; Provide for an annual independent financial review by outside auditors or other qualified providers; and,
Other duties on behalf of the organizations as deemed by the Board of Directors.
SILA Board Member
Position Description
Securities – Board Member
Term: 2 years Time Commitment:
Scheduled 2 hour quarterly conference calls for the Board Meetings Travel Requirement:
National Conference – 5-6 days; February in-person Board Meeting – 1-2 Days Qualifications:
Be of age of majority.
Be an active or honorary member of SILA for three years. Duties/Responsibilities:
Perform any and all duties requested collectively or individually by law, by the articles of incorporation, or by the bylaws;
Make and enforce rules and regulations for SILA’s actions; Fill any vacancy on the Board of Directors or on a committee; Meet at such times and places as required by these bylaws;
Oversee committees, subcommittees, focus groups, board advisory councils and board task forces; Ratify changes in the bylaws of SILA;
Establish new and adjust existing fees for the organization;
Exercise fiduciary responsibilities including adopting and approving a budget, expense controls and setting the appropriate bonding level;
Investigate and recommend to the membership any matter pertaining to the welfare of the organization;
Approve the appointment of an Executive Vice President; Approve all staff positions, including consultants;
Approve annual budget of all salaries and benefits for SILA staff; Elect persons for honorary membership;
Submit an annual report to the membership;
Provide criteria for affiliate relationships and granting affiliation to legally organized groups; Provide for an annual independent financial review by outside auditors or other qualified providers; and,
Other duties on behalf of the organizations as deemed by the Board of Directors.
SILA Board Member
Position Description
Regulatory Advisor (Insurance) – Board Member
Term: 2 years Time Commitment:
Scheduled 2 hour quarterly conference calls for the Board Meetings Travel Requirement:
National Conference – 5-6 days; February in-person Board Meeting – 1-2 Days Qualifications:
Be of age of majority.
Be an active or honorary member of SILA for three years. Duties/Responsibilities:
Act as liaison between SILA and Regulators
Perform any and all duties requested collectively or individually by law, by the articles of incorporation, or by the bylaws;
Make and enforce rules and regulations for SILA’s actions; Fill any vacancy on the Board of Directors or on a committee; Meet at such times and places as required by these bylaws;
Oversee committees, subcommittees, focus groups, board advisory councils and board task forces; Ratify changes in the bylaws of SILA;
Establish new and adjust existing fees for the organization;
Exercise fiduciary responsibilities including adopting and approving a budget, expense controls and setting the appropriate bonding level;
Investigate and recommend to the membership any matter pertaining to the welfare of the organization;
Approve the appointment of an Executive Vice President; Approve all staff positions, including consultants;
Approve annual budget of all salaries and benefits for SILA staff; Elect persons for honorary membership;
Submit an annual report to the membership;
Provide criteria for affiliate relationships and granting affiliation to legally organized groups; Provide for an annual independent financial review by outside auditors or other qualified providers; and,
Other duties on behalf of the organizations as deemed by the Board of Directors.
SILA Board Member
Position Description
Regulatory Advisor (Securities) – Board Member
Term: 2 years Time Commitment:
Scheduled 2 hour quarterly conference calls for the Board Meetings Travel Requirement:
National Conference – 5-6 days; February in-person Board Meeting – 1-2 Days Qualifications:
Be of age of majority.
Be an active or honorary member of SILA for three years. Duties/Responsibilities:
Act as liaison between SILA and FINRA
Perform any and all duties requested collectively or individually by law, by the articles of incorporation, or by the bylaws;
Make and enforce rules and regulations for SILA’s actions; Fill any vacancy on the Board of Directors or on a committee; Meet at such times and places as required by these bylaws;
Oversee committees, subcommittees, focus groups, board advisory councils and board task forces; Ratify changes in the bylaws of SILA;
Establish new and adjust existing fees for the organization;
Exercise fiduciary responsibilities including adopting and approving a budget, expense controls and setting the appropriate bonding level;
Investigate and recommend to the membership any matter pertaining to the welfare of the organization;
Approve the appointment of an Executive Vice President; Approve all staff positions, including consultants;
Approve annual budget of all salaries and benefits for SILA staff; Elect persons for honorary membership;
Submit an annual report to the membership;
Provide criteria for affiliate relationships and granting affiliation to legally organized groups; Provide for an annual independent financial review by outside auditors or other qualified providers; and,
Other duties on behalf of the organizations as deemed by the Board of Directors.
