Participant Handbook

4. The Vice Chair of the Certification Committee shall be appointed by the Chairman of the CSBSEF Board of Trustees, with advice and consent from the CSBSEF Board of Trustees. The Vice Chair shall not automatically become Chair when the Chair’s term expires, since Committee Chairs, as voting members of the CSBSEF Board of Trustees, shall be appointed by the Chairman of the CSBS Board of Directors; 5. Only the current Chair of the Certification Committee shall be considered a voting member of the CSBSEF Board of Trustees; 6. Members of the Certification Committee, including its Chair, shall only serve on one CSBSEF Committee at a time; 7. If a Certification Committee member position shall become vacant, that term shall expire immediately, and a new Certification Committee member shall be appointed for a regular term; 8. Time served as Certification Committee Chair shall not count against time of service on the Board of Trustees; 9. Members of the Certification Committee shall serve an initial term of two (2) years and may be extended an additional two (2) years with the approval of the Chairman of the CSBSEF Board of Trustees; 10. The Certification Committee shall hold meetings as necessary to address issues that arise in the regular administration of the Program and shall endeavor to meet quarterly during the calendar year. The presence of a majority of the members then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Minutes of all Committee meetings shall be taken and approved at subsequent meetings; 11. The Certification Committee shall have the authority to appoint working groups and members of such working groups. Any subcommittee established shall require the approval of the CSBSEF Board of Trustees; 12. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the Certification Committee shall determine its rules of procedure; 13. From among the CSBS staff, the Staff Director reporting to the CSBSEF Board of Trustees shall designate, with advice and consent of the CSBS President & CEO or his designee, one or more Staff Liaisons to facilitate the activities of the Certification Committee and report to the CSBSEF Board of Trustees. Approved by the CSBS Education Foundation Board of Trustees, on Tuesday, August 2, 2016.

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CSBS Examiner Certification Program Participant Handbook (3 rd ed.)