The Nominating Committee is comprised of at least three (3) Board Members and acts under the governance of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce.

The Nominating Committee is convened each January to review individual directors and to determine if directors at the end of their terms should be recommended for re-election. At the April Board Meeting, the Nominating Committee Members recommended for approval candidates for election to one (1) three (3) year term.

The committee starts recruiting new board candidates in October and interviews existing board members whose first term is about ready to expire in January.

This Committee identifies opportunities for board development to create a high-functioning Board for the Chamber and to ensure diversity in skills and industries on the board.

  • Identify and recruit new members for the board and committees. October.
  • Evaluate candidates on an equal scale and report the proposed board candidates to the board for discussion and approval.
  • Take into consideration the board matrix to provide a diverse mix of members from different experiences and viewpoints.
  • Prepared to present candidates to the board of directors at the April meeting with voting at the May meeting so the new board member can start in July.

The annual goal of the committee shall be proposed by the Committee Chair to the Board of Directors at the August meeting.

This committee shall (when required) source, verify, and interview potential candidates for the Chamber President/CEO position. The committee may use outside sources such as placement agencies, headhunters, and job boards.

  • Update the roles and responsibilities on an annual basis.
  • Determine key qualities: leadership, communication, community involvement, and business acumen for the position.
  • Discuss and approve salary, benefits, and incentives (e.g., performance bonuses, health benefits, retirement contributions). Ensure the compensation is competitive for the size and scope of the Chamber.