Professional Development Policy

Originally Adopted by MVRMA Board:  June 20, 1994

Amended:  June 16, 2008

Purpose

This policy has been established to provide guidelines for the professional development and training of MVRMA Trustees, staff, and appropriate service providers. It is intended that this policy will ensure that key MVRMA policy-makers and administrators will always have an adequate base of knowledge to make decisions in their respective areas of responsibility.

Policy Statement

MVRMA shall require periodic training and professional development of Board members, staff and third-party service providers (including, but not limited to brokers, claims administrators, loss control administrators, etc.).  Funds to accomplish these activities for Board members and staff shall be provided in the MVRMA Budget and by provisions or allowances for training in agreements with service providers where appropriate.

Training shall be provided from persons or organizations specializing in public sector pooling administration or general management.

 At a minimum, it is recommended:

l     Each member of the MVRMA Board attend at least one of the following conferences, or its equivalent, every four years:

The National PRIMA Conference

The AGRIP Governance and Leadership Conference

l     The MVRMA President attend at least one of the following conferences, or its equivalent, annually:

                        The National PRIMA Conference

                        The AGRIP Governance and Leadership Conference

l     The MVRMA Executive Director attend the AGRIP Pool Administrator’s Retreat and one of the following conferences, or its equivalent, annually:

                        The National PRIMA Conference

                        The AGRIP Governance and Leadership Conference

l  Other MVRMA staff members attend at least one of the following conferences, or its equivalent, annually:

                        The National PRIMA Conference

                        The AGRIP Pool Administrator’s Retreat

                        The AGRIP Governance and Leadership Conference 

l     Service Providers engage in annual professional development activities appropriate to their field and as provided for in each individual engagement agreement with MVRMA.

In addition, the MVRMA Executive Director and other staff members may pursue professional designation/certification (ARM, CPCU, etc.), as approved or directed by the MVRMA Board.  Funds to purchase textbooks, pay tuition, and pay for examination fees in connection with these programs shall be provided in the MVRMA Budget.