Independent Committee Members Wanted

USA Judo is looking for individuals willing to serve on committees as independent members. Criteria of being an independent as outlined in our bylaws is:

A Director shall not be considered independent if, within the preceding five (5) years:

a. the Director was employed by or held any governance position (whether a paid or volunteer position) with USA Judo, the international federation of Judo, the international regional sport entity of Judo, or any sport family entity of Judo;

b. an immediate family member of the Director was employed by or held any governance position (whether a paid or volunteer position) with USA Judo, the international federation of Judo, the international regional sport entity of Judo, or any sport family entity of Judo;

c. the Director was affiliated with or employed by USA Judo’s outside auditor or outside counsel;

d. an immediate family member of the Director was affiliated with or employed by USA Judo’s outside auditor or outside counsel as a partner, principal or manager;

e. the Director was a member of USA Judo’s Athletes’ Advisory Council;

f. the Director was a member of any constituent group with representation on the Board;

g. the Director receives any compensation from USA Judo directly or indirectly;

h. the Director is an executive officer, controlling shareholder, or partner of a corporation or partnership or other business entity that does business with USA Judo;

i. the Director is a member of the NGB in a membership category that participates in competitions; or

j. the Director is the parent, close family member, or coach of an athlete or member of USA Judo

Where the guidelines above do not address a particular relationship, the determination of whether the relationship is material, and whether a Director is independent, shall be made by the Nominating and Governance Committee.

The Director must maintain an independent perspective by maintaining the requirements above for their entire term and any successive term with the exception of holding any governance role in USA Judo or the International Judo Federation and including any reimbursement of expenses related thereto.

Interested parties should forward confirmation of the above does not apply, a full resume, their strengths and weaknesses and why they should be considered to USA Judo CEO Corinne Shigemoto at corinne.shigemoto@usajudo.us.