Qualifications for Executive Leadership Service

Role of Board Qualities of the Ideal Candidate 
Composition & Commitment  Committee Work 
Time Commitment Board Obligations & Positions 
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The Network of Vertafore Users, Inc. (NetVU) aspires to achieve a culture of excellence among its Executive Board of Directors (“Executive Board”) and permeate that culture throughout the organization. Therefore, every member of the Executive Board of Directors and other volunteer leaders of this organization should strive to meet the following Qualifications for Service.

To  submit  your Application  for consideration  by  the  NetVU  Leadership Development  Committee,  please  complete  the  Candidate  Questionnaire (CLICK HERE).

The core function of the Executive Board of Directors shall provide supervision and direction over the affairs of the Corporation and shall determine its policies in accordance with the Bylaws. It may adopt such rules and regulations for the conduct of its business as shall be deemed advisable, and may, in execution of the powers granted, appoint such agents, as it may consider necessary. The Executive Board of Directors shall be responsible for the coordination, planning and administration of all Corporation activities, including assisting in research and deliberation of issues that drive the direction of the Corporation. This governance body shall be responsible for creating and communicating a Strategic Plan that advances the purposes of the Corporation. Any matter that is less significant should be delegated to management, led by the Executive Director and supported by staff and the NetVU Advisory Board.

The Executive Board of Directors shall meet at least four times a year and shall report all actions taken by it to the next meeting.  A majority of the members of the Executive Board of Directors at the time in office who are entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum.  
Officers of the Corporation shall be elected from among members currently serving on the Executive Board of Directors of the Corporation.  So long as members are adjudged to be eligible to remain in the Corporation, he or she shall be eligible to be elected and/or remain elected officers. 
Composition
The Executive Board of Directors of the Corporation shall consist of the Chairman, Chairman Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, the immediate surviving Past Chairman that is willing and qualified to serve, the Vertafore Executive Sponsor, and up to five At-Large Members.  The “Trio” is comprised of the Chairman, Chairman Elect and the immediate Past Chairman and may meet from time-to-time to ensure effective transition of organizational leadership and strategic plans. 

The NetVU Leadership Development Committee has a succession plan outlined that provides recommended criteria for ascension from At-Large Member of the Executive Board,  to Chairman,  in  a  minimum  of  4  years. This  plan  is  designed  to provide for  a well rounded  experience  with  key  facets  of  the  NetVU  organization  and  our  mission. This  succession  plan  is  described  in  detail  below.
Desired Qualities
Possessing the following qualities or traits among members of the Executive Board and other leaders will produce a culture of excellence and lead to consistently and successfully carrying out NetVU’s mission:

  • Servant leadership mentality, focused on the greater good of NetVU membership, above individual needs
  • High moral and ethical standards
  • Level of participation in NetVU events, committee and activities
  • Open-mindedness and foresight regarding strategic future issues and their impact on the industry
  • Organization must utilize a current, go-forward Vertafore system
  • Leadership and management experience
  • Respect of industry peers
  • Breadth of industry contacts and communication skills
  • Ability to meet required time commitment

Technology Mindset

  • An understanding of the NetVU / Vertafore relationship and willingness to learn
  • Foresight regarding strategic future issues and their impact on the industry, always looking ahead

Leadership Capable

  • The ability to bring people together and debate issues, on behalf of all members, that lead to a consensus decision
  • The ability to step away from the executive role members may exercise in their own companies
    •   - All board members and officers should exercise “legislative leadership,” not “executive leadership” – that is, no one person on a board has decision-making authority – all decisions are made through consensus, as in a legislature
  • The ability to welcome conflict and resolve difficult issues in ways that encourage all board members to participate
  • An awareness of the need to maintain confidentiality
  • The ability to keep discussions on track

Communication Skills

  • The ability to be clear in thought and expression
  • The ability to run and/or participate in meetings effectively, to be fully prepared to contribute to debates, without dominating or allowing others to dominate any discussion
  • The ability to speak well with the media and promote NetVU’s programs, services and events at the local level and among the membership • The ability to work to make every other Executive Board of Directors member’s service essential – they will do the same for you

Strategic Thinker

  • The ability to think about the long-term future of the organization and industry, i.e., beyond the board member’s or leader’s own term of office
  • The ability to think about how to improve NetVU programs and services for current and future members, leaving a stronger organization after an Executive Board of Directors member leaves their term of service

Culture of Service

  • The ability, as a representative of the NetVU Executive Board of Directors, and in carrying out decisions, to always put the NetVU’s objectives first, above personal or business interests
  • The ability to recognize conflicts and potential conflicts of interest and readily inform fellow Executive Board of Directors members when they occur and disengage from discussions on conflicting issues
  • The ability to convey Executive Board of Directors decisions to the NetVU Committees, Chapters, the membership, and the industry, even if the Executive Board of Directors member disagrees with the decision - all members become the voice of the NetVU Executive Board of Directors once decisions are made
  • The ability to comply with the NetVU Executive Board of Directors Member Code of Conduct

Good People

    individuals who are kind-hearted, pleasant and positive – because other Executive Board of Directors members and NetVU Staff do not want to face the alternative

Minimum Time/Budget Commitment

  • Monthly conference calls of the Executive Board (90 minutes each)
  • Up to four Face-to-Face Board and/or Strategy Meetings per year
    • - Winter - January/February
    - Spring, in conjunction with Accelerate, powered by NetVU
    - Summer
    - Fall – October/November 
  • Special Project or Program Oversight Assignments (varies)
  • Includes occasional representation of NetVU and Vertafore at Industry Events

Committees/Work Groups Oversee

  • Advisory Board – Quarterly Meetings (Chairman Elect)
  • Conference Steering (Immediate Past Chairman)
  • Executive Leadership Education Work Groups (At-Large)
  • Finance / Investment (Treasurer & At-Large)
  • Leadership Development (Immediate Past Chairman)
  • Industry Relations (Chairman Elect or At-Large)
  • Product Work Groups – various as appropriate (At-Large)


Duties of Elective Officers
Per the NetVU Bylaws - v. March 2, 2016

11.01 Chairman of the Board:
The Chairman of the Board shall be the executive head of the Corporation, and shall:
a) Preside at all meetings of the members of the Corporation and of the Executive Board of Directors.
b) Be an ex-officio member of all committees.
c) Exercise general supervision of the affairs of the Corporation.
d) See to the enforcement of the Bylaws.
e) See to the carrying out of all orders and resolutions of the Executive Board of Directors.
f) Keep the Executive Board of Directors fully informed and shall consult it concerning the business and activities of the Corporation.
g) Make on behalf of the Board an annual report to the members of the Corporation.
h) Designate annually, subject to the confirmation of the Executive Board of Directors, the chairmen of the standing and special committees unless otherwise provided under these Bylaws.
i) Perform such other duties as are set forth in the Bylaws or shall be assigned by the Executive Board of Directors. 

11.02 Chairman Elect:
a) In the absence of the Chairman of the Board or in the event of his inability or refusal to act, the Chairman Elect shall perform the duties of the Chairman of the Board, and when so acting, shall have all of the powers of and be subject to all of the restrictions upon the Chairman of the Board.
b) Shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Board of Directors or the Chairman of the Board.
c) May be designated to serve as official representatives of the Corporation at the meetings of other groups.
d) Will be expected by tradition to assume the role of Chairman of the Board in the following term.
e) Shall act as parliamentarian.

11.03 Secretary/Treasurer:
The Secretary/Treasurer shall have combined duties of Secretary and Treasurer.

The Secretary:
a) Shall attend all meetings of the Board.
b) Shall keep or cause to be kept in books or electronic files provided for the purpose, the minutes of such meetings.
c) Shall see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law.
d) Shall see that such seal (which is in the custody of the Executive Director) is affixed to all documents, the execution of which on behalf of the Corporation is duly authorized in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws.
e) Shall keep a register of the address of each Director of the Corporation; see that the books, electronic files, reports, statements, certificates, and other documents and records required by law are properly kept and filed.
f) Shall sign such instruments as require the signature of the secretary.
g) May delegate the duties of the secretary to the Executive Director of the Corporation.
h) And, in general, perform all the duties incident to the office of secretary. 

The Treasurer:
The Treasurer shall have general supervision of the financial affairs of the Corporation and shall:
a) Perform all the duties incident to the office of Treasurer.
b) Have power to disburse such funds of the Corporation as shall be required in the conduct of its affairs and the carrying on of its activities.
c) Have authority to sign any check, draft or other order of the Corporation for the payment of money, unless otherwise ordered by resolution adopted by the Executive Board of Directors.
d) Make financial statements to the Executive Board of Directors and to the membership at its Annual Meeting in such form and frequency as he or she may direct.
e) Provide for custody and safekeeping of all securities of the Corporation, subject to such custody arrangements as the Executive Board of Directors may approve. The Secretary/ Treasurer and any member of the Finance Committee designated by the Executive Board of Directors, acting jointly, shall have the right of access to such securities.
f) Oversee any of the above duties which may be assigned to the Executive Director of the Corporation.
g) Perform such other duties as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Executive Board of Directors.

Vertafore Executive Sponsor (per Cooperation Agreement):
• A Vertafore-designated employee who is a least a Vice President level Executive
• Attends all Executive Board Meetings and serves as a conduit between NetVU and Executive Leadership at Vertafore for purposes of sharing Vertafore plans to build synergy and continuity, and to advance knowledge of and participation in NetVU programs and services among Vertafore personnel
• Is privy to NetVU quarterly financial reports and Audited Financial Statements for the purpose of verifying NetVU’s use of dues funds provided by Vertafore for purposes outlined in the Cooperation Agreement
• May be recused from meetings during closed sessions where the parties agree there may be a conflict of interest 

To  submit  your Application  for consideration  by  the  NetVU  Leadership Development  Committee,  please  complete  the  Candidate  Questionnaire (CLICK HERE).

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