PURPOSE:
The Board Election Task Force will review the current process for electing the ILTA Board of Directors (“the Board”).
ROLE:
Task force members will review the current process for electing the Board, with careful consideration of ILTA’s culture and core values and best practices among comparable non-profit associations. Based on its findings, the task force will recommend whether any changes should be made to the Board election process and associated governance documents.
TERM:
Task force members will serve until the deliverables are complete and accepted by the Board. The term is anticipated to be a minimum of six months, and will end no later than July 31, 2020, in order to effect changes (if any) in time for the 2021-2023 Board election cycle.
TEAM COMPOSITION:
The team is comprised of the following roles:
- Two ILTA Board Representatives (President & Secretary)
- ILTA Chief Executive Officer (ex officio)
- Five participants from member entities in good standing
The team will be supported by the ILTA Senior Project Manager.
Note: Seated Talent Council members are not eligible to serve on the task force.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research the Board selection processes for comparable non-profit associations to determine best practices and assess the pros and cons of the more common approaches and models.
- Review the work done by the 2015-17 Board regarding the issues ILTA hoped to address with the current selection process and assess whether and how effectively the process has addressed those issues.
- Analyze and outline the strengths and weaknesses of ILTA’s current Board election process as compared with its own past processes, non-profit association best practices, and other common approaches and models.
- Recommend to the Board that the current election process either be retained as-is or revised.
- Detail proposed changes, if any.
DUTIES:
- Participate in all scheduled meetings
- Complete all research and investigative work as assigned
- Collaborate with teammates to reach consensus and develop recommendations to the Board
In Person Meetings (with most travel expenses covered by ILTA):
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICE: Objective Criteria:
- ILTA member in good standing
- At least two years’ experience working in legal technology
- Willingness to accept direction from the volunteer leadership and ILTA staff as required
- Willingness at all times to act in accordance with ILTA’s core values
- Experience with organizational governance useful, but not required
Subjective Criteria:
- Professional demeanor
- Ability to work within a goal-oriented, results-driven team
- Ability to keep an open mind
- Ability to respectfully convey ideas
- Respect for protocol and history of the organization
- Ability to put aside personal objectives in deference to the needs of the membership
Desired Skills:
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Business acumen
- Ability to respond to rapidly shifting priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work toward, support, and communicate consensus
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Skills you can expect to learn from this volunteer position include:
- Leadership
- Goal setting
- Meeting facilitation
- Mentorship
- Communication
- Organizational governance
- Consensus-building
COMPENSATION: ILTA volunteer leaders do not receive compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for expenses.