Section title: News
Announcement

X12 Board Elections Scheduled for December 2020 – Application Period Open

X12 Board elections are scheduled for December 2020. X12 members will elect two directors to serve on the X12 Board for the 2021-2023 term. These seats are unrestricted, meaning applicants are not required to be an X12 member representative.

Applications are being accepted now through 5 PM Eastern Time on December 9, 2020. Individuals who meet the criteria listed below may register their interest in serving on the X12 Board by submitting this online application form.

The Election Committee will review the submitted applications and select the candidate slate for the ballot based on the established criteria and requirements.

Applicants for the X12 Board must meet the following criteria.

  1. Represent a member whose representatives are entitled to serve in elected positions or be a non-member with a vested interest in X12.
  2. Only one candidate will be selected from any one organization, regardless of membership status.
  3. Each elected director must represent a different organization. Therefore, an applicant employed by the same organization as a seated elected director shall not be eligible for the slate.

The Election Committee will determine the slate based on an applicant’s statements related to the following requirements:

  1. Meeting the criteria listed above.
  2. Demonstrating extensive and relevant leadership experience including an understanding of the complex challenges of enterprise leadership.
  3. Demonstrating leadership experience in sectors directly relevant to the organization’s business, or in professional disciplines pertinent to the organization’s key areas of interest.
  4. Demonstrating sufficient corporate governance experience to understand the legal and corporate responsibilities of an independent Director of a U.S. corporation.
  5. Demonstrating the highest moral and ethical character, integrity, vision, objectivity, independent thought, and judgement.
  6. Demonstrating commitment to the mission and principles of the organization.
  7. Offering qualities including intelligence, flexibility, inter-personal skills, flexibility, and communication skills.
  8. Willing to commit the time necessary to discharge Board duties, work cooperatively with other directors and with the organization’s senior management.

Questions may be submitted to info@x12.org