BOARD OF DIRECTORS: NOMINATION & ELECTION INFORMATION
Serve on the Board of Directors
Help steer our work in advocacy, education, and economic development for Missouri City’s business community.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Must be employed by (or own) a current Chamber investor business in Missouri City, TX
- Willing to take a leadership role in developing the resources of the Chamber through both time and financial support of Chamber programs and initiatives
- Ability to work constructively with Chamber staff, committees, and other Board members
- Experienced background in providing sound judgment in decision-making
- Courage and willingness to help formulate Chamber opinion on community issues, even though they may be controversial
- Mutual respect of peers while displaying leadership and innovation
- A service record in the community or within the Chamber through participation in events, programs, committees, or other initiatives
Board Member Commitments
- Follow the objectives and policies of the Chamber and the Board of Directors
- Assume responsibility for making Board-level decisions for the organization
- Recognize that authority is limited to one vote per individual and agree to support the decisions made by the collective Board
- Attend regular board meetings according to the bylaws and make every effort to attend emergency meetings of the Board and committees
- Attend a minimum of three (3) Chamber events each month (includes board meetings, committee meetings, and two Chamber events)
- Makes a serious commitment to participate actively in Chamber committee work; volunteer for at least one Chamber committee
- Stays informed about committee matters, prepared for meetings, reviews and comments on minutes and reports; participates in annual evaluation and planning
- Participates in monthly contacts with expiring memberships to encourage renewal
- Build a collegial working relationship with Board and committee members that contributes to consensus
- Actively participate in membership recruitment for the organization, including fundraising; encourage your business to participate in Chamber activities
Terms: Board members are appointed to a 1 or 3-year renewable term. Eligible to serve multiple if re-elected. No term limits.
Application Process (Online Only)
- Applications may be submitted online via Google Form only during the application window.
- Once the application period has closed, applications will be reviewed for completion and short meetings will be conducted with all applicants by a member of the Nominating Committee and the Chamber's CEO.
- After applicant meetings have concluded, the Nominating Committee will discuss applications and provide a selection recommendation to the Board of Directors for consideration.
- The Board of Directors will make applicant selection decisions at the December 2 Board meeting.
- Applicants will then be notified of appointment or regret on December 3 and invited to a Board orientation on December 5 prior to their term start in January.
Start Your Online Application
Only submissions through our official Google Form will be considered.
Accessibility note: If you require accommodations to complete the form, contact us and we’ll assist you.
Application Timeline
October 1 – November 30 — Applications Accepted (online form only)
December 1 – December 2 — Applications Reviewed by Nominating Committee & Applicant Meetings
December 2 — Board Review & Selection of Applicants
December 3 — Applicants Notified of Selection Decision
December 5 — Board Orientation Meeting
January — Board Term Begins
Roles & Responsibilities
Read the Board handbook below.
Ready to Serve?
Submit your application online during the open window or contact us with questions.