Call for Board of Director and Supervisory Committee Nominations

Horizon’s Nominating Committee welcomes resumes and letters of interest from qualified members of Horizon Credit Union who are interested in consideration for nomination for election to Horizon Credit Union’s Board of Directors or Supervisory Committee.  The current deadline for submission is March 25, 2024.  Please be on the lookout on Horizon’s website for the upcoming Annual Meeting date, typically scheduled in May.

To submit your resume and letter of interest for consideration by the Nominating Committee, please email it to: [email protected]. 

Qualities and Competencies

Seeking applicants that have, among other qualities and competencies:

• Sound business experience, preferably executive level
• Knowledge of the credit union industry or other industries relevant to Horizon Credit Union’s business
• Community engagement/involvement

Sample of competencies sought include:

• Organizational Finance
• Strategic Planning
• Talent Management
• Risk Management
• Technology Solutions
• Accounting/Audit
• Legal/Insurance
• Real Estate Management

Eligibility

Candidates must:

• Possess time, willingness, knowledge, experience, and interests which will enhance the future of Horizon.
• Be a full-service member and have maintained a primary deposit relationship (checking and savings deposit account) with Horizon Credit Union for the last 24 months prior to applying.
• Be a member in good standing with no services suspended.
• Be free of any criminal convictions including those involving dishonesty, breach of trust or moral turpitude.
• Meet good credit qualifications and not have caused Horizon to suffer any financial loss due to failure to comply with terms governing a Horizon account.
• Not have a conflict of interest, including be related to or in a domestic relationship with an employee of Horizon or a member of its Board of Directors or Supervisory Committee.
• Not be a former Horizon employee until 24 months post-employment from the date of the application.
• Complete an appointed term as an Associate Board Member or an elected term as a Supervisory Committee Member unless waived by Nominating Committee.
• Present a cooperative spirit and good will contributing to the overall health of Horizon.
• Meet other requirements as set forth in Horizon’s Bylaws and Policies established by the Board of Directors.

Board of Directors Responsibilities

The Board of Directors is generally responsible to provide leadership, oversight, and accountability for the credit union’s long-term success and in the best interest of its membership as a whole. It accomplishes this by setting Horizon’s strategic direction, approving the annual business strategies plan and budget, overseeing the work of the CEO to include recruitment, performance and succession planning, adopting policies for implementation by Horizon’s management and ensuring the credit union is operating effectively.

Supervisory Committee Responsibilities

The Supervisory Committee safeguards member assets by ensuring the credit union is operating properly.  Guides the audit activities and internal control functions of the credit union to include oversight of the credit union’s financial statements and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.