Committee Elections - 2024
Intersect Knowledge Base
  • Overview
    • Elections at Intersect in 2024
      • Key Guides & FAQs
        • How to check your membership status
          • Election & membership benefits
        • How to apply for a seat in the Intersect elections
        • How to vote in the Intersect elections
        • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
      • 2024 Committee elections Introduction
        • How to apply for a committee seat
        • Committee information
        • Translated committee election slide packs
        • Role expectations
        • Candidates for committee elections 2024
          • Intersect Steering Committee candidates
            • Kenric Nelson - ISC
            • Edward Emmanuel - ISC
            • Zain Khan - ISC
            • Abdulbasit Adigun Abdulrahman- ISC
            • Christian Oshea - ISC
            • Kavinda Kariyapperuma - ISC
            • Herine Omollo - ISC
            • Phil Lewis - ISC
            • Samuel Hogan - ISC
            • Yuki Oishi - ISC
            • Prabath Guruge - ISC
            • Mubarak Oladimeji - ISC
            • Pepe Otegui - ISC
            • Kevin Hammond - ISC
            • Christopher Pokoo-Aikins - ISC
            • Jonathan Partlow - ISC
            • Samuel Kobi - ISC
          • Cardano Civics Committee - candidates
            • Reshan Fernando - Cardano Civics
            • Nathaniel Dwamena - Cardano Civics
            • Takeshi Ohishi - Cardano Civics
            • Quasar Solaris - Cardano Civics
            • Brandon Cartwright - Cardano Civics
            • Vianney Kweyamba - Cardano Civics
            • Deane Thomas - Cardano Civics
            • Abdulbasit Adigun Abdulrahman - Cardano Civics
            • Ekow Harding - Cardano Civics
            • Jaromir Tesar - Cardano Civics
            • Bhanu Susarla - Cardano Civics
            • Taichi Yokoyama - Cardano Civics
            • Daniela Alves - Cardano Civics
            • Eystein Magnus Hansen - Cardano Civics
            • Jose Velazquez - Cardano Civics
            • Randy - Cardano Civics
            • David Tacuri - Cardano Civics
            • Caleb Montiel - Cardano Civics
          • Budget Committee - candidates
            • Christopher Pokoo-Aikins - Budget
            • Mercy Fordwoo - Budget
            • Florian Pittini - Budget
            • Fanny Wijaya - Budget
            • Jose Velazquez - Budget
            • Marlon Daley - Budget
            • Jean Carlos Aguilar - Budget
            • Charles D'Angelo - Budget
            • Pepe Otegui - Budget
            • Max Oks - Budget
            • Kristijan Kowalsky - Budget
            • Christian Oshea - Budget
            • Lawrence Ley - Budget
            • Anuj Chaudhary - Budget
            • Deane Thomas - Budget
            • Jaromir Tesar - Budget
            • Nathan Angelo Kanapi - Budget
          • Open Source Committee - candidates
            • John Nickell - OSC
            • Philip DiSarro - OSC
            • Adam Dean - OSC
            • Marius Georgescu - OSC
            • Sam Jeffrey M - OSC
            • Pedro Lucas - OSC
            • Georg Link - OSC
            • Brian Hughes - OSC
            • Sebastian Pabon - OSC
            • Johnny Kelly - OSC
            • Additional Information on Open Source Candidates
          • Product Committee - candidates
            • Jonathan Partlow - Product
            • Juan Sierra - Product
            • Navjit Dhaliwal - Product
            • Naushad Fouze - Product
            • Ben Hart - Product
            • Samuel Leathers - Product
            • Phil Lewis - Product
            • Kyle Solomon - Product
            • Bart Kacicki - Product
            • Darby Bodden - Product
            • Demilade Jaiyeola - Product
            • Mark Byers - Product
            • Maciej Krasowski - Product
            • Bernard Sibanda - Product
            • Kristijan Kowalsky - Product
            • Bhanu Susarla - Product
          • Membership and Community Committee - candidates
            • Samuel Kobi - MCC
            • Ha Nguyen - MCC
            • Matthew Capps - MCC
            • Monique Tronchin - MCC (Withdrawn)
            • Caleb Montiel - MCC
            • Rodrigo Oyarzun Acuña - MCC
            • Anastasiia Polozova - MCC
            • Jeremiah Baani - MCC
            • Olivier Mwatsimulamo - MCC
            • Vianney Kweyamba - MCC
            • Faizan Shaikh- MCC
            • Wilmer Varon - MCC
            • Lawrence Ley - MCC
            • Bernard Sibanda - MCC
            • Brandon Cartwright - MCC
            • Anuj Chaudhary - MCC
            • Pablo Mellicovsky- MCC
            • Mubarak Oladimeji - MCC
            • Gabe Carr-Harris - MCC
            • Solomon Salifu - MCC
            • Martin Musagara - MCC
            • Bandu Boaz - MCC
            • Maximiliano Ferri - MCC
            • Max Oks - MCC
            • Charles D'Angelo - MCC
            • Baudouin Muvunga - MCC
            • Vaibhav Solanki - MCC
            • John Gibson - MCC
            • Nebiyu Sultan - MCC
            • Sanjaya Wanigasekera - MCC
            • Masaki Arai - MCC
            • Edomiya Girmay - MCC
            • Charles Hagan - MCC
            • Mohammed Mustapha Yakubu - MCC
            • Ian McCullough - MCC
            • Sebastián Aravena - MCC
            • Darlington Wleh - MCC
            • James Meidinger - MCC
            • Akheel Fouze - MCC
            • Collin Smith - MCC
            • Benjamin Baani - MCC
            • Lingling Liu - MCC
            • Nathan Angelo Kanapi - MCC
            • Randy - MCC
            • Sam Jeffrey M - MCC
            • Fanny Wijaya - MCC
            • Nathaniel Dwamena - MCC
            • David Tacuri - MCC
          • Technical Steering Committee - candidates
            • Josh Wellman - TSC
            • Delpe Acharige Wasana Delpage - TSC
            • Leandros Holleman - TSC
            • Nicolas Biri - TSC
            • Kevin Hammond - TSC
            • Markus Gufler - TSC
            • Johnny Kelly - TSC
            • Ronald Span - TSC
            • Faizan Shaikh- TSC
            • Adam Dean - TSC
            • Prabath Guruge - TSC
            • Bart Kacicki - TSC
            • Ben Hart - TSC
            • Zain Khan - TSC
          • Japanese translation of committee applicant biographies.
      • 2024 Board elections Introduction
        • How to apply as the Board Member seat
        • Role expectations
        • Requirements and considerations
        • Candidates for membership board seat election
        • Board Seat Candidates
          • Christian Oshea - Board
          • Kavinda Kariyapperuma - Board
          • William Price - Board
          • Max Oks - Board
          • Philip DiSarro - Board
          • Charles D'Angelo- Board
          • Jose Iadicicco - Board
          • Tevo Saks - Board
          • HOSKY TBD - Board
          • Anastasiia Polozova - Board
          • Collin Smith - Board
          • Jonas Makeke - Board
          • Thiago Nunes - Board
          • Adam Rusch - Board
          • Zain Khan - Board
          • Maria Carmo - Board
          • Nicodemus Rodriguez - Board
          • Simon Fleck - Board
          • Board Seat Candidate Biographies in Japanese
    • 2024 October Election Results
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  • 1. Governance and Oversight
  • 2. Fiduciary Duties
  • 3. Financial Oversight
  • 4. Support to the Executive Team
  • 5. Stakeholder Engagement
  • 6. Risk and Accountability
  1. Overview
  2. Elections at Intersect in 2024
  3. 2024 Board elections Introduction

Role expectations

The role of a Non-Executive Director (NED) at Intersect (as a not-for-profit, member-based organization incorporated in Wyoming) includes the following key responsibilities and expectations:

1. Governance and Oversight

  • Strategy Development: Provide strategic guidance, ensuring that the organization’s goals and activities align with its mission and vision.

  • Performance Oversight: Monitor the performance of the executive team, offering oversight on key initiatives, finances, and risk management.

  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the organization adheres to its legal obligations under Wyoming law, including compliance with nonprofit statutes, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.

2. Fiduciary Duties

  • Duty of Care: Act with reasonable care and diligence, staying informed about the organization’s activities and contributing to well-founded decisions.

  • Duty of Loyalty: Act in the best interest of the organization, avoid conflicts of interest, and disclose any potential conflicts.

  • Duty of Obedience: Ensure that the organization follows its bylaws, mission, and applicable laws and regulations.

3. Financial Oversight

  • Budget Approval and Monitoring: Oversee financial performance, approve budgets, and ensure that the organization operates within its financial means.

  • Risk Management: Ensure that appropriate financial controls, risk management processes, and insurance coverage are in place.

4. Support to the Executive Team

  • Mentorship and Guidance: Provide mentorship and strategic advice to the executive team without engaging in day-to-day management.

  • Succession Planning: Contribute to the planning and development of leadership succession, particularly for key executive roles.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

  • Member Representation: Ensure that the interests of the members are represented in decision-making and that communication between the board and members is open and transparent.

  • Public and Community Relations: Support the organization’s efforts in maintaining good relationships with its external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and the public.

6. Risk and Accountability

  • Personal Liability: While Wyoming law provides some protection, you may be held personally liable for breaches of fiduciary duty or if found negligent in fulfilling your duties. Ensure indemnification and Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance is in place to mitigate personal risk.

Key Expectations:

  • Independence: Maintain independence in judgment and contribute unbiased opinions during board deliberations.

  • Engagement: Be actively involved in board meetings, strategic planning, and critical decision-making without interfering in the executive team's operational work.

  • Integrity: Uphold the ethical standards and mission of the organization in all board-related activities.

In summary, a NED in a Wyoming-incorporated not-for-profit is expected to provide governance, oversight, and strategic direction while ensuring compliance and ethical conduct, with an emphasis on supporting the executive team without becoming involved in day-to-day management.

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