The Director Credential provides four months of professional development and practical support to help you overcome barriers and lead your program with excellence.
The Certified Activity Professional applicant MUST have completed a 36- or 42-hour basic Activity Director Course. There is no time limit for when the course was taken, but documentation must be provided. These course hours DO NOT COUNT toward the continuing education requirement (All Options criteria #3).
GOVERNOR - APPOINTING POWER (a) The Governor shall nominate and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a majority of the members elected concurring by record vote, shall appoint all officers whose election or appointment is not otherwise provided for.
To obtain an Illinois Director Credential Level I, you must have a minimum of: An associate degree in any field. 21 semester hours of Early Childhood/School-Age coursework and training. 9 semester hours of Early Childhood/School-Age Administrative coursework and training.
To obtain an Illinois Director Credential Level I, you must have a minimum of: An associate degree in any field. 21 semester hours of Early Childhood/School-Age coursework and training. 9 semester hours of Early Childhood/School-Age Administrative coursework and training.
You can become a certified director by taking the Diploma in Corporate Governance. Additionally, there is a growing need for people from more diverse backgrounds to join boards. Boards want candidates from different backgrounds with up-to-date skills and valuable soft skills.
The Illinois Director Credential (IDC) is earned through validation of accomplishments in five competency components. Awarded at three levels, the individual must have attained an Associate Degree for Level I, a Baccalaureate Degree for Level II and a Master's or other advanced degrees for Level III.
There must be at least three directors. They do not have to be Illinois residents or corporation members, but you may require these and any other qualifications you choose. Restrictions and qualifications may be outlined in the Articles of Incorporation under the Other Provisions section or in the corporate by-laws.
All nonprofits, including public charity 501(c)(3)s, are required to have a board of directors. Some organizations also have a membership that participates in governance. You've likely seen nonprofits like this. You may have even been a member of such a nonprofit.
Almost every state requires you file an information report, either on an annual or biennial basis. This statement of information can include your corporation name, address, type of business, registered agent and the names of several officers.