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MRC Regional Advisory Board Information

Regional Advisory Board Roles and Responsibilities

  • MRC's Regional Advisory Boards serve as standing advisory committees of the Global Board of Directors. They provide regional perspectives on member needs, industry developments, and opportunities to strengthen MRC's programs, events, and advocacy. Regional Advisory Board members support MRC through industry expertise, member engagement, networking, and regional representation. Each Regional Advisory Board operates in an advisory and programmatic capacity. The Global Board retains responsibility for organizational governance and binding decisions.
  • The MRC Advisory Boards facilitate learning, connecting, and contribution. If the MRC is successful in its recruitment, orientation, and management of the Advisory Boards, you will not only achieve satisfaction from advancing the MRC mission, but will also grow professionally.
  • MRC Advisory Boards meet quarterly (4 times per year). Meetings are mainly held Online with three in-person meetings held in a central location to the related Advisory Board.
  • MRC Advisors are encouraged to participate in at least one other MRC Committee and to include colleagues in their company in MRC programs or committees.
  • Advisors will spend a minimum of five hours per month on MRC matters such as attending meetings and committees etc.
  • Advisors are asked to attend the MRC conferences in their region (conferences are generally twice per year).
  • Both Merchant and Solution Provider Advisors are encouraged to recruit merchants to join the MRC.
  • Advisors are expected to define program goals and performance indicators for their respective region in conjunction with the Global Board of Directors' plans for each fiscal year.


Regional Advisory Board Officer Structure

  • Each Regional Advisory Board is led by two Co-Chairs elected by the Global Board of Directors.
  • The Co-Chairs serve as the primary liaison between their Regional Advisory Board and the Global Board. Both Co-Chairs participate in Global Board meetings and jointly hold one voting seat on the Global Board.
  • The Co-Chairs provide quarterly updates to the Global Board, communicate regional priorities, and support MRC's regional programs and events.


Applicants' eligibility requirements:

  • Applicants' primary operations or professional responsibilities must fall within the Regional Advisory Board's territory.
  • Applicants must be an employee or representative of an MRC Member company in Good Standing.
  • If applying for a Solution Provider board seat, applicants must obtain approval from their employer to upgrade to Elite Solution Provider Member status if elected.
  • If applying for a Merchant board seat, applicants must be employed by a Platinum Merchant Member, or ensure their employer is prepared to upgrade to Platinum status if elected.
  • Candidates must be willing and available to serve a term of two years.
  • Candidates must be willing to attend approximately 4 meetings a year (2 in person).
  • Appointed candidates agree to sign the MRC Conflict of Interest Policy.


Regional Advisory Board Candidate Selection Process

  • Regional Advisory Board candidates may be nominated by a current Regional Advisory Board member, by a MRC Member in Good Standing within the applicable region, or may self nominate.
  • The Regional Advisory Board Co-Chairs present nominations to their respective Regional Advisory Board for consideration. Members are elected by a majority vote of Regional Advisory Board members present at a meeting where a quorum exists.
  • Regional Advisory Board members serve two-year terms and may be re-elected for successive terms.
  • Regional Co-Chairs are appointed separately by the Global Board of Directors.


Advisory Board Benefits:

  • Elite Advisors: Details for Elite Members are included in the Elite Member agreement and include access to member-only events and forums, as well as recognition throughout the term, plus discounts at events and the ability to shape programs in their region.
  • Merchant Advisors: Participate in the creation and delivery of long-term strategies for the region, guide policy and program decisions with the Global Board of Directors, and benefit professionally from exposure to emerging industry trends and greater connections to high profile merchants and industry experts.


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