Board Membership

Nomination And Composition Of Directors

Individuals shall be nominated to serve on the Board in accordance with governing legislation and policy direction of the Corporation’s funders, and Brevard Workforce procedures. Composition of the Board shall reflect requirements of governing legislation and local charter requirements as amended from time to time. Specifically, business representatives shall represent companies with five (5) or more employees and represent 60% of the Board. For purpose of this section, representatives from economic development shall be included in the calculation for 60% business representation. In the event of conflict among different funders, federal funding requirements shall prevail.

Appointment Of Directors

The governing legislation and policy direction of the Corporation’s funders determine the manner in which Directors are made members of the Board. Business representatives are appointed by the Brevard Board of County Commissioners. Nominations for appointment of Directors to fill vacancies on the Board or to increase the number of Directors on the Board shall be held at the annual meeting by a majority of Directors then holding office, including those Directors whose term shall expire at such meeting. Election of Directors may also take place at a regular or special meeting called for such purpose.