Governance FAQs
What is the role of the WCMA Board of Directors?
Our Board sets policy for WCMA, approves our budget, elects our Officers, oversees fundraising activities, and approves grant requests based on recommendations from our Grants Committee.
Who is on the WCMA Board of Directors?
For a list of our current board Members, please Click Here. Our Board of Directors includes a maximum of 11 WCMA Members, along with the past Board Chair (as a non-voting Member). Each Member of the Board is elected to a 2-year term, while our Officers (Chairman, Vice Chair, Co-Treasurers and Secretary) are elected each year from our current Board Members.
How are WCMA Board Members selected?
Our Board elects its members based on recommendations from a Nominating Committee comrised of two or more Board members. For a summary of some of the criteria we use, please Click Here.
How often does the WCMA Board meet?
Our Board generally meets monthly.
Who attends WCMA Board meetings?
Our Board members, Committee Chairs and others upon invitation of the Chair.
Are there term limits for the WCMA Board?
Yes. Our Board members are limited to two consecutive terms, unless an exception is approved by our Board for a Board Member who is serving as an Officer. Our Officers are elected each year for the upcoming year.
What are the current WCMA committees?
We currently have six standing committees: Communications, Membership, Grants, Events, Volunteerism, and Celebration of Giving. For information about these committees, please Click Here.
Does the WCMA have a privacy policy?
Yes, please Click Here for our privacy policy.
Does the WCMA have a conflict of interest policy?
Yes, please Click Here for our conflict of interest policy.
Does the WCMA have a whistleblower policy?
Yes, please Click Here for our whistleblower policy.
Does the WCMA have a records retention policy?
Yes, please Click Here for our records retention policy.