Looking to make an impact in your industry? Consider running for the RMA Board of Directors.
RMA is seeking qualified candidates who wish to run for a two-year term on the Board of Directors. In 2018, there will be one (1) open Director seat for a representative from a certified debt buying company on the 10-member Board that the RMA membership will fill during the association’s annual election. The seat for a representative from either a certified collection law firm or certified collection agency is full. Qualified individuals who wish to run must declare their candidacy no later than December 8, 2017.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
The Director elected will serve a two-year term beginning February 2018 and ending February 2020. Individuals interested in running for a Director position must meet the following qualifications pursuant to the RMA Bylaws:
- Be an officer, director, or a majority owner of five percent (5%) or greater interest of a Certified Debt Buyer Member in good standing.
- Have four years of experience in the purchase, management, or collection of receivables.
- Have purchased a receivables portfolio in the past 12 months.
- Have attended the RMA Annual Conference in February 2017.
- Currently serve on an RMA committee, task force, or the RMA Certification Council or one of its committees.
International, Associate, Originating Creditor, and Affiliate Members are not eligible to run for board seats but may serve on RMA committees.
ELECTION TIMELINE
December 8, 2017: Deadline for members interested in running for the Board to declare their candidacy. To submit your name for a Director position, please submit the following materials to Jan Stieger, Executive Director, 1050 Fulton Avenue, Suite 120, Sacramento, CA 95825 or [email protected]:
- A letter of intent declaring your desire to be a candidate;
- A professional photo;
- A résumé and/or bio;
- A candidate statement of not more than 400 words which will be distributed to members with the official ballot; and
- A copy of a redacted bill of sale or a reference letter on a seller’s letterhead verifying that the member company has purchased a debt portfolio in the previous twelve (12) months.
RMA will hold a candidate education conference call for declared candidates the week after the December 8th deadline to discuss the typical duties and responsibilities of board members.
January 2018: Ballots will be sent to members in the beginning of January, at which time voting will begin. Eligible member organizations may cast:
- One vote to approve or not approve the 2018 slate of officers
- One vote for each open Director position (1 position available)
There will be no proposed bylaws changes on the 2018 ballot.
VOTING PROCESS
Eligible voting members may vote either by submitting a completed ballot via email ([email protected]), fax (916-482-2760), regular mail, or by casting it in person at RMA’s Annual Conference. A ballot box will be located in the registration lobby until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Election results are announced and the new board installed on the final day of the conference.
WHO CAN VOTE
Certified members who have renewed their membership and paid their association dues are eligible to vote during the annual election. Membership renewal invoices were mailed out on October 2, 2017. If your company needs assistance renewing, please contact Barbara Souza at [email protected] or call RMA at (916) 482-2462.
If you have any questions, please contact Jan Stieger at (916) 482-2462 or by email.