Restructuring the PSRC BOD

Composition and Terms

An Exercise in Succession PlanningJohn M. Hughes, M Ed, RRT, AE-C, FAARC

Perceptions and Observations Difficulty in filling the ballot with candidates “Steep learning curve” “Thankless job filled with frustrations” Many repeat servants – “good old boys” Very few “fresh horses” Marginal 1st year performance Premature Burn-Out

Rationale: Loss of continuity and momentum

Loss of records and property

Loss of relationships and contacts

Past Efforts - Orientation Meeting Problems &

Inadequacies Costs - 12 or more Limited value Potential absences New officers w/

unanswered questions

Potential Leaders - Mismanaged Want to do a good job Wasted potential – lost to frustration Poor stewardship of human resources Mentorship: hit or miss

Defining Observation… President and Delegate – the most

stable/functional officers Groomed during “President-elect” and

Junior Delegate service

The Solution (10/06) Build mentorship into each officer’s term Created an “elect” year for each officer

position except VP Extended President to 2-years

Year 1 - President-elect Year 2 & 3 - President Year 4 - Past-president

Treasurer During 1st year a treasurer-elect is elected During 2nd year serves as treasurer-elect During 3rd & 4th years serves as treasurer Total service = 3 years During alternate years both attend BOD

Secretary and District Directors Same format as treasurer Staggered in electoral plan Newly elected every other year

$how me the Money

President (past-present-elect)

Two attending BOD instead of three

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Past pres

Past Pres

Pres Pres Pres Pres

Pres elect

Pres Elect

Secretary and TreasurerThree instead of two

Secretary Secretary

Sec-elect Secretary Secretary

Sec-elect

Treasurer

Treas-elect Treasurer Treasurer

Treas-elect Treasurer

Executive Board Positions Before vs. After

Before Past President President President-elect Secretary Treasurer Sr. Delegate

After Past President President Secretary Treasurer Treasurer-elect Sr. Delegate

District DirectorsNine instead of six

3 DD year 1 3DD year 2 3 DD elect

3 DD elect 3 DD year 1 3DD year 2

3 DD elect 3 DD year 1 3DD year 2

3 DD year 2 3 DD elect 3 DD year 1

District Directors Before vs. After Before

Six District Directors

After Six District Directors Three DD-elect

Summary Three new seats Travel expenses - 12 new seats/year (3X4) Cut out the orientation meeting – save 12

fewer travelers/year Staggered elections:

Staggered Elections Year one (7)

President Elect Junior Delegate Secretary Elect Vice President 3 District Director Elects

Year two (5) Treasurer Elect Vice President 3 District Director Elects

Outcomes (anticipated) More continuity Seamless transitions Higher functioning organization More therapists willing to serve Less loss of equipment & relationships

Questions/Comments?

First Fruit – Tony & Rube