Article VII - Administrative Matters

Section 1. Generally

Staff support for the CPSWQ Program shall be provided by EnviroCert International, Inc.

Section 2. Executive Director

The Board of Directors for EnviroCert International, Inc. (the central organization over this and the other subordinate affiliated non-profit corporations referred to herein) shall hire a person to serve as the Executive Director of EnviroCert International, Inc. who shall also be the Executive Director of CPSWQ, Inc. The Executive Director shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of CPSWQ, inc. and shall work to coordinate and manage the affairs of CPSWQ, Inc. The Executive Director shall further participate in the formulation of the mission, goals, business, objectives and policies of the Council. They shall organize, coordinate, control and direct the staff, programs and activities of the Council.

Section 3. Staffing

The Executive Director shall establish the organizational structure for the headquarters office for CPSWQ and for all related staffing needs. They shall recommend to the Council Executive Committee the creation of any new staff positions and shall hire such persons as needed to fill authorized positions. They shall administer an effective personnel program which includes position descriptions, performance standards, performance appraisals, compensation system, professional development criteria, and dismissal actions in keeping with appropriate legal and statutory requirements. The Executive Director shall establish administrative policies and procedures for functions of the CPSWQ headquarters.

Section 4. Property and Equipment

The Executive Director shall have responsibility over all property and equipment that is purchased, donated or otherwise acquired by CPSWQ.