GOVERNANCE
See File Library at bottom of the page for new documents
ANNUAL OPERATING CHECKLIST
For Affiliates, due to SMEI with Annual Report on August 31 each year. See Governance Documents in list below. (MS Word)
AFFILIATES
Affiliates are autonomous legal entities that operate under a provisional charter from SMEI. Here are some affiliate resources:
SMEI Affiliate Charter Responsibilities (Acrobat PDF)
SMEI Affiliate Operating Procedures (MS Word)
GROUPS
Groups include members of a local community organized and led by a Group Committee that reports to the SMEI Board. Groups are not legal entities.
Group Leader Position Description (Expanded)
Group Leader Application Form
Group Committee Position Descriptions
POLICIES
SMEI Policy Document Adopted Nov 13, 2012 (PDF)
OTHER RESOURCES
Taking Meeting Minutes (MS Word)
Free Reference Materials for Boards (external link) An excellent resource including governance models, board self assessment tools and more.
Guidelines for Successful Conference Calls (html)
The Paradoxical Commandments of Leadership (html)