Board Member Election & Transition to the EBC Wisdom Council
EBC Policy – Board Member Election & Transition to the EBC Wisdom Council
Purpose of this Policy
To outline the EBC Board and Wisdom Council’s policy and procedure for appointing new Board members and transitioning Board Members to the Wisdom Council
The EBC Board
The EBC Board is made up of 6 Appointed senior members which transition on 3 year terms and one non-transitioning role. Teresa de Grosbois is the one non-transitioning role in the role of EBC Chair. Teresa only votes in the event that a consensus is not achieved and a tie-breaking vote is needed. Teresa may also over-rule if a decision puts the organization at risk in some way or may escalate some decisions to the Wisdom Council if she believed there is a real or perceived conflict of interest in the Board making that decision.
Our Criteria for inclusion in the EBC Board Currently include
- have demonstrated leadership within the organization and role model our values
- You have a highly successful business in the transformational space, as evidenced by having established systems, sales funnels, team support and a demonstrated track record of students who’ve achieved significant success
- You have significant influence with a following of at least 50,000 people
The Wisdom Council is made Board Members Emeritus
The Wisdom Council is organic rather than highly structure. Wisdom Council members:
- Can vote on new members
- Can bring issues back to the Board,
- Can brainstorm items for the Board or assist with leadership of committees
- Make decisions that are a conflict of interest for the Board to make, such as decisions on how Board members transition to Wisdom Council or benefit from participation in the Board
- Make policy level decisions where the Board is deadlocked and unable to come to a decision
- Help provide the leadership for their region
- May be asked to attend Board meeting if their expertise is needed on an item
- May help lead sessions at retreats
Duration of Board Appointments
As of April 2018, Board Appointments are 3 year Appointments, with the Board Members transitioning to Wisdom Council after 3 years
Board to Wisdom Council Transition Plan will be
- transition plan started in March 2018 (2 new Board Members transitioned in April)
- Every year 2 Board Members transition and 2 new Board members are elected. This happens at the Senior Leadership meeting held the day before the Annual Retreat.
- A ceremony is held at the Annual Retreat for bringing on new Board members and to honour those that are graduating to the wisdom council
Process for Wisdom Council Interaction With the Board
If the board is in debate – we can choose to poll the wisdom council
The Wisdom council members may lead initiatives within the EBC
There will be a distinction of someone leaving vs choosing to move up to Wisdom council
Wisdom council members retain the right to vote on new members
As the Wisdom Council Grows we may have Board / Wisdom Council Mastermind calls if there is a request.
New opportunities will be emerging for this group.
Process for selecting new Board Members
- The Board and Wisdom Council will Nominate Board positions at the annual Leadership retreat.
- Board and wisdom council vote on new board members
- Within the process of deciding on new Board members, there will be a discussion to support EBC’s Priorities on diversity and inclusion – including geographic diversity
Current Transition Order for the Existing Board of Directors
Board Members | Approximate Duration on the Board | Planned Transition | Notes Regarding their transition |
Harrison Klein | 8 years | January 2019 |
With 2 men moving to Wisdom Council this time, we will be loosing balance on male / female diversity. This should be considered when selecting new Board members |
Joel Young | 6 years | January 2019 |
There are no other European members who meet our criteria for Board at this time. This should be considered in selecting new Board Members |
Marilyn Suttle |
5 years | First Quarter 2020 | |
Colin Sprake |
3 years | First Quarter 2020 | |
Anita Sanchez |
<1 year | First Quarter 2021 | |
Lisa Mininni |
<1 year | First Quarter 2021 | |
Dr. Shawne Duperon | 6.5 years |
Has been on leave of absence from Board or Wisdom Council is willing to come back in fall in either Board or Wisdom council capacity |
People are also free to transition to Wisdom Council sooner if they wish.