Inkster Task Force

Candidate Application Packet

The Inkster Task Force, in accordance with our bylaws, holds elections to fill the Executive Council and the Board of Directors with elected representatives. Any Inkster stakeholder is eligible for consideration as a candidate. Candidates are required to complete an application, submit a resume or CV, and be present on the day of election to answer any questions posed by the seated members of the Inkster Task Force. All applicants that comply with the nomination procedure will be included on the election ballot. Candidates will be informed at least 30 days in advance of a scheduled election date. Applications will be kept on file for a period of one (1) election cycle year. 1) Name: ____________________________________________________________ 2) Phone Number: ___________________________________ 3) Email Address: ____________________________________
4) Applicants Affiliation with Inkster (check all that apply): ___ Resident ___ Work in Inkster ___ Own a business in Inkster ___ Own property in Inkster ___ Other (please explain): ___________________________

5) Indicate which Inkster Task Force position(s) you wish to be considered for (position descriptions may be found on the pages 3-5 of this application packet):
___ Co-chair (Executive Council) ___ Vice-chair (Executive Council) ___ Treasurer (Executive Council) ___ Board of Directors Representative ___ Reporting Secretary (Executive Council) ___ Recording Secretary (Executive Council) ___ Board Member At-Large (Executive Council)

6) Please describe why you wish to be an elected member of the Inkster Task Force: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

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Candidate Application Packet

7) Please describe the particular skills and attributes that you believe make you a good candidate for a position within the Inkster Task Force. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Completed applications may be submitted electronically to aallen@sfish.org, or dropped off in person or mailed c/o Anna Allen to 30000 Hiveley Street, Inkster, MI 48141. Application packets must include a resume or CV.

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Date application received: __________________ Application Complete? ___ YES Resume or CV included? ____ YES ___ NO ___ NO

Date that candidate was notified of scheduled election date: ________________ Candidate confirms wish to be listed on election ballot? ___ YES ___ NO

Date that candidates application expires: _____________________

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Candidate Application Packet

DESCRIPTION OF TASK FORCE POSITIONS AND ROLES I. Executive Council (7 positions) Executive Council members serve a one (1) year term. (Terms are staggered.) Must sign a Board Member Job Description annually and be willing to uphold their commitment to the duties of a director. Additionally, trustees are considered to hold a high level of responsibility to the mission, vision and fiduciary responsibilities of the Inkster Task Force as the officers of the Inkster Task Force. Those serving in officer roles should expect to provide more volunteer time than other board of director members. Principle duties include: Set annual programming goals Lead strategic planning processes Ensure financial sustainability and oversight Develop (initially) and then approve the Community Engagement Group charters Organize new board member orientations, as well as board member manualsSet program goals by vote Organize and oversee the Annual Meeting Maintain up to date bylaws and governance policies Cultivate members for the Board of Directors Lead creation and communication of the Annual Report of the Inkster Task Force Oversee regular self-assessments of the Board of Directors Specific Trustee Roles
1. Co-Chairs The duties of the co-chairs include presiding over the Executive Council and Board of Director meetings. 2. Vice Chair - The Vice Chair will preside at meetings of the Executive Council or

Board of Directors in the absence of the Co-Chairs. Additionally, the Vice Chair may chair the Governance Committee. Additionally, the Vice Chair will perform all duties incident to the office and other duties assigned by the Co-Chairs.
3. Reporting Secretary - The Reporting Secretary will be responsible for ensuring

the production of the Annual Report for the Board of Directors and Community. Additionally the Reporting Secretary shall (a) maintain and update the website for the Inkster Task Force; (b) produce and distribute press releases; (c) with authorization of the Co-Chairs communicate with the media or press on topics related to the Inkster Task Force; (d) ensure distribution of the Community Engagement Charters annually to the chairs of the Community Engagement Groups; and (e) perform all duties incident to the office and other duties assigned by the CoChairs.

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4. Recording Secretary - The Recording Secretary shall keep minutes of each

regular and special meeting of the Executive Council and of the each regular meeting of the Board of Directors. The Recording Secretary shall also distribute minutes to the trustees and board members via their meeting packets by submitting the draft minutes to the Staff Liaison within ten (10) days of each meeting they record minutes at. If so requested by the Co-Chairs, they will also distribute the meeting agendas and supporting documents electronically to each trustee and board member at least five (5) days prior to each meeting such that trustees and board members have time to do their duty of care in reviewing documents before attending meetings. Additionally the Recording Secretary shall (a) be responsible for providing notice to each director as required by law or these bylaws; (b) be the custodian of corporate records; (c) keep a register of the names and addresses of each trustee/officer and director and annual provide the official list to all members of the Executive Council and Board or Directors; and (d) perform all duties incident to the office and other duties assigned by the Co-Chairs.
5. Treasurer - The treasurer may (a) have charge and custody over corporate funds

and securities as an authorizing agency; (b) keep accurate books and records of corporate receipts and disbursements; (c) deposit all moneys and securities received by the corporation at such depositories in the corporations name that may be designated by the board; (d) complete all required corporate filings; and (e) perform all duties incident to the office and other duties assigned by the Co-Chairs.
6. Board member at-large Represent the Board of Directors at all Executive

Council meetings.

II. Board of Directors (7 positions) Representatives serving on the Board of Directors serve a two (2) year term. (Terms are staggered.) Must sign a Board Member Job Description annually and be willing to uphold their commitment to the duties of a director. Principle duties include: Approve and abide by policies that govern the board of directors Demonstrate a commitment to the mission/vision of the Inkster Task Force, and be an ambassador in the community for the work Be well prepared for board meetings by reviewing documents, agendas, and other such material presented to you prior to the meeting Approve the annual budget as presented by the Executive Council Be involved in strategic planning and visioning Potentially chair a Community Engagement Group
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Receive written reports from the Community Engagement Groups and track performance of the Inkster Task Force goals Recruit potential members for the Board of Directors, as well as for the Community Engagement Groups