Board of Directors

This group are the guardians of the NFE mission. They help steer and make all major decisions. 

Board Members 

• All board members except the CEO are elected by the owner-members 
• The Board generally stewards the process by which work is carried out, as opposed to directing the substance of the work. 
• CEO is hired by NFE workers and approved by the board 

Responsibilities 

• Regularly reviewing financials and financial decisions, changes to employee compensation, and periodic budget review.
• Monitoring compliance with the law.
• Reviewing internal policies adopted by Workers.

• Providing feedback and guidance to workers and Making reasonable inquiry into any concerning activities or decisions by workers.

• Intervening when the NFE's members engage in overly risky or illegal activity

Board Elections

• Happen every time a board position is open. 
• Board terms are a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 2 years. 
• Members will serve for at most 2 consecutive terms. 

Board member removal 

• A board member may be removed by the members that elected that particular board member 
• A board member may be removed if they die or the organization is closed or dissolved. 
• CEO may be removed by a simple majority of the board members. 

Binding NFE

The Secretary or Chairperson or CEO may sign a document or make a binding commitment on behalf of NFE. The Board may designate other people through a board resolution, to do the same.