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Certification Council Public Member Applications
The CCI Certification Council is accepting nominations for council service for a 3-year term, which will begin on November 7, 2024. Nominations will open on June 1, 2024, and close on June 30, 2024.
The Certification Council provides leadership and oversight for the certification programs of the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) in a manner consistent with nationally recognized accreditation standards and in alignment with the mission and values of CCI. While organizational governance for CCI is led by the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the relationship between the CEO and the Certification Council is an equally important partnership. Attendance and participation at Council meetings and an appropriate degree of involvement in the perioperative or certification community are critical and expected of all Council members (Councilors).
If you know someone who would be willing to serve as a Public Member and meets the eligibility requirements, please share this page with them so they can submit an application for the Certification Council. Please be advised, CCI Certificants are not eligible to apply for the Public Member position.
Public Member Candidate Requirements
CCI believes that previous education and professional experience is an effective measure to demonstrate a candidate’s possession of the desired competencies for CCI leaders. Therefore, to be considered for a position on the Certification Council, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Possession of a minimum of a bachelor's degree
- Demonstrated experience in business, community, or other professional leadership roles.
Additionally, experience in one of the following areas is desirable for a well-balanced Council:
- Chair of a professional committee
- Experience in a leadership role at work.
- Experience in a corporate or community leadership role.
- Volunteer board/governance experience.
- Background in project or program management, development, or evaluation
- Corporate or business entrepreneurial background
- Marketing or business development experience
- Experience with or knowledge about healthcare environment and/or issues.
Service Period
- Initial 3-year term beginning November 7, 2024, with option for reappointment.
Required Activities
- Attend at least one in-person and three virtual Council meetings per year.
- Participation in conference calls (based on committee assignments and Council needs)
Additional Information
- CCI will pay for all expenses related to committee or Council meeting in accordance with the travel policy.
- If you are selected to serve on the CCI Certification Council, you will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement, a Conflict-of-Interest Statement, Leadership Agreement, Consent-to-Serve, and a Public Member Declaration Form. If you are unable to sign these agreements, please do not apply for a position on the Certification Council.
If elected, Public Members are required to participate in at least 4 meetings per year (3 virtual, 1 in-person), sometimes more depending on committee service. For this position, the first meeting will be held November 7, 2024, at a virtual meeting. Public Members are reimbursed for travel and accommodation for in-person meetings.
