INDIANA ENERGY WORKFORCE CONSORTIUM CHARTER

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1 INDIANA ENERGY WORKFORCE CONSORTIUM CHARTER I. BACKGROUND The Indiana Energy Consortium, formed in 2007, is developing solutions to meet the current and future workforce needs of the state s energy industry. The IEC includes representatives from investor-owned, cooperative electric companies, contractors to Indiana s energy industry, energy associations, state workforce development, and Ivy Tech Community College. II. MISSION The Indiana Energy Consortium (IEC) was formed to identify and develop solutions to meet the current and future workforce needs of the energy industry in Indiana. The goals of the consortium are to: Develop effective responses to the critical need for workers in the Energy industry Develop a diverse pipeline of future energy workers with the aptitudes and abilities to succeed in critical skilled labor positions in member companies. Identify critical skill sets needed to succeed in identified positions. Develop statewide performance-based education and training programs, including Certificate and AAS degree Programs to prepare future employees for work in the energy industry. Develop Communication and Marketing strategies to build interest and attract students to the education that will prepare them for work in the energy industry. Seek and leverage funding opportunities from private and public sector to promote our mission. Develop working partnerships with relevant state and national organizations and industry associations. III. PRIMARY OBJECTIVES To ensure that solutions are developed in a sustainable and well-coordinated fashion, the IEC is addressing several key objectives: Career Awareness: improving the image of the industry and introducing to young people the stable, high-paying jobs and career paths within the industry. Funding & Resources: marshalling all available resources, focusing them on the most pressing challenges ahead. State and National Outreach: raising awareness of the impending workforce shortages and its impact on the energy sector and the state s economic development potential, thus avoiding potential adverse impacts to our state. 6/10/2011 1

2 . SCOPE The FEWC focuses on energy and energy construction workforce development issues. IV. STRUCTURE/ GOVERNANCE The IEC is managed by an Core Leadership Team with members assigned to at least one of five committees. The Core Leadership Team is made up of: Industry Co-Chair Education Co-Chair Representative from each member utility Treasurer Chairman of Finance Committee any active Grant Program Manager(s) The Consortium membership will recommend and approve two Co-chairs to lead the organization. These two individuals will serve for two consecutive years and may be recommended for an additional two years; not to exceed four years total. Eighteen months into their terms an election will be held to elect the next Co-Chairs. For the remainder of that year, the Co-Chair elects will participate in all Core Leadership Team meetings and begin the leadership transition. If any co-chair resigns or vacates their position before the end of their term, then the consortium membership must either recommend/approve a new co-chair to fulfill the remainder of the term or decide to operate with only one co-chair for the remainder of the term. The Core Leadership Team will oversee adding, restructuring or eliminating committees and ad hoc groups. The committees are responsible for developing and implementing specific actions related to the committee purpose. There will be four standing committees: Curriculum Development Finance Placement Public Relations &Education Outreach The initial Committee Chairs will be determined by the Core Leadership Team. Subsequent Chairmen will be determined by each Committee. V. MEETINGS Regular meetings of the IEC shall be held no less than four times yearly, as directed by the Co-Chairs throughout the year and hosted at member facilities. An annual meeting calendar will be established for the IEC to give advance notice of full consortium meetings. The Co-Chairs, shall prepare a written agenda that shall be sent via to each Consortium member prior to any IEC meeting. Special meetings of the Consortium may be called by either of the Co-chairs when deemed in the best interest of the organization. Notices of such meetings shall be ed to all members at their addresses as they appear in the membership listing/directory. Such notice shall state the reasons that such meeting has been called, and the business to be transacted at such meeting 6/10/2011 2

3 A quorum is required for the transaction of any business by the Consortium. A quorum shall be a majority (greater than 50%) of the contributing members of the Consortium. A representative from each member Company and from Ivy Tech Community College must be present and/or vote when any official business is conducted. The act of a majority of the contributing members shall be the act of the Consortium. Votes by contributing members can be delivered personally if present, by , or phone. The Core Leadership Team meets at least quarterly. Committees meet as necessary based on project and initiative schedules. Committee meetings will be held by face-toface, teleconference, or net meetings. VI. MEMBERSHIP The membership of the Indiana Energy Consortium shall be comprised of the following: Representatives from Electric and Natural Gas Utilities within the state of Indiana Representatives from Industrial Construction Companies within the state of Indiana Representatives from Industry Associations (i.e, CEWD) Representatives from secondary and post-secondary educational institutions Representatives from Government, including but not limited to: Department of Workforce Development,, WorkOne, regional workforce boards, etc. VII. MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTION STRUCTURE The contribution structure for membership in the Indiana Energy Consortium is as follows: $2,000 annual membership contribution all energy industry companies, statewide community college $1,000 annual membership contribution for companies or organizations who do not meet the attendance requirements below and do not have voting rights within the Consortium It will be at the discretion of the Core Leadership Team to grant exceptions to the membership contribution structure for those who cannot financially afford the contribution but that can replace some or all of the financial contribution with IEC project work responsibilities. The funding year will run January 1 December 31, with mid-year new members contributions being prorated. All IEC member funds will be spent as directed by the IEC Core Leadership Team. Individual members who have not attended at least one meeting or participated directly in Consortium activities or events in a calendar year, will have their names removed from the membership list. Membership can be re-instated by attendance at a quarterly Consortium meeting and participation in a Committee. 6/10/2011 3

4 VIII. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY Core Leadership Team Appoint all committees and committee chairs, temporary or permanent Set Consortium strategy, policy, and direction Make all financial and major decisions for the Consortium Communicate with the Consortium Serve as a spokesperson for the Consortium Approve the minutes and records of the organization Maintain the membership listing/directory File any certificate or paperwork required by any statute, federal or state Co-Chair responsibilities Call meetings (regular and special) of the Core Leadership Team and Consortium Set agendas and preside over the meetings Approve the minutes and records of the organization Maintain the membership listing/directory File any certificate or paperwork required by any statute, federal or state Give and serve all notices to members of this organization Attend to all correspondence of the organization Treasurer responsibilities: Have the care and custody of all monies belonging to the organization and shall be solely responsible for such monies or securities of the organization Individual member responsibilities: Attend and participate in Consortium meetings Serve on one or more Committees Provide input to Consortium initiatives or potential opportunities Act on direction from the Core Leadership Team Implement Consortium strategy within your own organization and community Communicate IEC direction and activities to those outside the Consortium Contribute to ongoing operations of the Consortium IX. AMENDMENTS These by-laws may be altered, amended, or repealed at any time. New by-laws may be adopted by a majority vote of the Consortium at any regular meeting or special meeting. 6/1/2011 An amendment was proposed and accepted to add the word diverse to item II. Mission, bullet point 2: Develop a diverse pipeline of future energy workers with the aptitudes and abilities to succeed in critical skilled labor positions in member companies. 6/10/2011 4

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