Solar NV eNews - Aug 2007

Do you have ideas to educate our community about clean energy?

Do you want to contribute more to the solar community?

The annual election for Solar NV Board of Directors will take place at our next monthly meeting. If you are committed to making a difference through the promotion of renewable energy and willing to put some time and effort into it, please consider this opportunity.

We are looking for energetic people with vision!

Requirements:

· Nominate yourself by sending an email to: contact@solarnv.org to place
your name on the ballot. (Include: name, address, phone and email)

· Be prepared for a 2 minute campaign speech at the Nov. 21 meeting.

· Be a Solar NV member in good standing. (Join Solar NV)

· If elected, must become member of ASES (American Solar Energy Society).

Responsibilities:

· Three Year Term

· Abide to Solar NV's Bylaws

The Board of Directors shall be responsible for maintaining the focus and mission of Solar NV, providing direction and support to the operational aspects of the organization and establishing and keeping measurement systems for the continual evaluation of projects and activities of Solar NV. It is the intent of these Bylaws that each Director be actively engaged in the work of Solar NV. Each Director shall participate actively in at least one committee. Prior to his/her election, each new Director shall certify that they have read and agree to these Solar NV Bylaws.

Duties of the Board
The Board of Directors shall: (Appendix A. defines these Responsibilities in more detail.)

Review and determine Solar NV's mission, purpose and practice as defined in these Bylaws. Review and refine these Bylaws as necessary to keep them aligned with practice.
Govern the affairs of Solar NV by engaging in strategic planning and in executing such plans.
Determine Solar NV policies for efficient and effective execution: define the relationship between Board and staff; delegate authority and define accountability for the implementation of policies; establish up to six (6) standing committees (and "ad hoc" or subcommittees as necessary) and determine their charge, size and composition.
Ensure effective fiscal management of Solar NV: raise funds as necessary; develop, approve and monitor an annual budget and its expenditure.
Promote and enhance the public image of Solar NV.
Transact such other business as is appropriate to executing these responsibilities.

** Nominate yourself or someone else by sending an email to:
contact@solarnv.org to place your name on the ballot.

(Include: name, address, phone and email and a brief description of your reason for running.)