Are you interested in joining the board of Cear Park Neighbors?

Cedar Park Neighbors is the recognized community organization (RCO) for the Cedar Park area. As representatives of the community and the organization, CPN Board Members behave in a responsible, accountable organization, promoting the general welfare of the community.  The basic responsibilities of a CPN Board Member are:

  • Participation in monthly two-hour CPN Board Meetings (typically held the 3rd Mondays of each month from 7:00-9:00 pm); 

  • Actively participate in discussions of issues before the Board of Directors;

  • Vote on motions and resolutions before the Board of Directors;

  • Serve on Committees of the Board, pursuant to §802 (or start one you feel is needed); 

  • Encourage neighbors and friends to join CPN and participate in our activities;

  • Perform in a prompt and timely fashion any responsibilities delegated to them by the President or by the Board of Directors;

  • Maintain your annual membership during your term;

  • Actively participate in events of the Corporation.

Please note that in order to stand for election as a CPN board member or to vote in the elections, you need to be a current CPN member.  You can join (or renew membership) CPN by going to http://www.cedarparkneighbors.org/join/

Considerations

In seeking citizens to join the CPN Board, the Nominating Committee considers the following to be minimum qualifications that candidates should possess:

  1. Proven ability to think strategically and for the long-term;

  2. Integrity and high ethical standards;

  3. Enough time to devote as a member of the Board;

  4. Ability to think independently and work collaboratively;

  5. Commitment to work with Board and Committee members in a collegial and professional manner;

  6. Preferred but not required: Past or current service on boards of other non-profit organizations.

Other Factors

  1. Nominees must be CPN members in good standing.

  2. Nominees must be prepared to make a commitment to serve actively on the Board for the full term of years for which they are being nominated.

  3. Nominees should have evidenced a strong interest in and commitment to advancing the Cedar Park community. Such evidence may take the form of one or more of the following: 

    1. Volunteer service 

    2. Committee participation – time and/or treasure

  4. Nominees should be representative of one or more constituencies of the total Cedar Park Neighbors community (residents, businesses, institutions, etc.). Any given nominee may represent one or several constituencies.

Timeline 

  • Nominations open in January of that year. 

  • The Nominating Committee will present a slate of candidates at the May Board Meeting. The Board will approve a final slate of candidates.

  • Proxy materials are distributed to members approximately four weeks prior to the Annual Meeting in April.

  • By April 1st, each candidate will be certified by the Secretary. By that time, candidates must be a CPN member in good standing. 

  • The Election is held in April at the “Annual Meeting of the Corporation.” 

Term of Service

  1. All regular CPN members are eligible to vote.

  2. The term is 2 years for At-Large directors and 1 year for Executive directors. 

  3. The term of service will begin in June at the regular Board Meeting.

  4. Once elected, Board Members will be asked to sign the CPN Board Member Agreement. Please read and review this before applying.

Nomination Committee

The Nominations Committee shall seek potential candidates and review all prospects and conduct screening activities in order to present a final slate of well-qualified candidates to the full Board for consideration. The Committee will rely on professional and personal contacts of the Committee, other members of the Board of Directors as well as candidates recommended by CPN members.

In evaluating potential candidates, the Committee will determine whether the candidate is qualified for service on the Board of Directors by evaluating the candidate under the guidelines set forth above and by determining each candidate’s suitability and fit relative to the Board’s overall objectives at the time the candidate is being evaluated. Candidates for Board seats are nominated by the Board on the recommendation of the Nominating Committee.

For an application to be considered by the Committee, the nominator and candidate must adhere to the deadlines and criteria established in the application.

During the nomination process, candidates are not permitted to interact with individuals on the Nominating Committee. Nominees are expected to use good judgment and maintain the pre-nomination professional relationships and interactions.

CPN does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. This policy applies to all CPN volunteers and members.  

fill out the nomination form by March 31st.

Nomination Form

Cedar Park Neighbors, West Philadelphia