A director must be willing to accept the personal liability associated with a director's responsibilities. Our corporate attorney, Mr. Sheldon McRae at 444-2914 can answer any questions regarding directors personal legal exposure. A director must be available on average two full days per month for meeting attendance and must be available to their district's membership to answer questions and assist with company relations at all times. A director should have a wide range of business experience, be well known and respected throughout their district, communicate his or her ideas effectively, be willing to cooperate with all company stakeholders and have a keen interest in telecommunications issues, as well as technology issues in general. Directors are compensated on a per diem basis per day worked plus expenses.
Directors also receive access to company provided services.
Directors receive an IRS form 1099 for all cash and non-cash compensation. District members nominate and select no more than two district candidates to run for each board seat. The entire membership selects one director from each district for a fixed term from the possible two candidates chosen at a district caucus. Several districts on average out of nine total districts select a director each year. All rights reserved.