NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Legacy Chamber of West Tennessee
The Legacy Chamber of West Tennessee is accepting resumes for service on its Board of Directors. Under the Chamber’s bylaws, the Corporation is governed by a board of nine (9) to twenty-five (25) directors. Directors are not required to be business owners but must meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the bylaws.
Responsibilities
Each director is encouraged to support the organization with financial support, to actively participate in Board meetings and committees, to assist in fund raising, and to be an advocate of the Legacy Chamber of West Tennessee.
Eligibility Requirements
Directors appointed to the board shall have skills and/or expertise in areas which can benefit and assist the organization. Eligible candidates must:
• Have demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Be committed to the organization and support its overall mission
• Have the time and energy to devote to the duties of the board of directors
• Have shown integrity and lack of conflict of interest
• Have the ability and willingness to raise money for the organization
• Show enthusiasm and excitement about the overall mission of the organization and the programs provided to the community
• Agree to a background check
• Remain current in their membership dues
• Provide references
The background check shall solely consist of an inquiry through the local police department for any open or pending civil or criminal cases. Should there be a finding by the local police department, the results shall be brought before the board of directors for further consideration.
Attendance
Directors are required to attend a minimum of four (4) meetings per calendar year, and shall attend no less than two (2) consecutive meetings, unless an unforeseeable emergency prohibits attendance or advance notification of an unscheduled absence is received by the board president within twenty-four (24) hours of the scheduled meeting. Failure to comply with this attendance requirement shall result in removal from the board of directors. Directors may attend meetings and vote in person or virtually.
Term
Directors shall serve a term of three (3) years, unless a different term is recommended by the Board Operations Committee and approved by the Board. No Board member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive three-year terms. Newly elected Board members take office on the first day of January following the annual meeting.
Compensation
All directors’ positions are non-compensated.
Selection Process
Directors are elected by the Board at the annual meeting from a slate presented by the Board Operations Committee.
This is a part time position.
To Apply
Submit a resume and letter of interest to
info@legacychamberwesttn.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. (APPLICATIONS CLOSE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026)