Article VII - Administrative Matters

Section 1. Generally

Staff support for the CMS4S Program shall be provided by EnviroCert International, Inc.

Section 2. Executive Director

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 CMS4S, Inc. The Executive Director shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of CMS4S, Inc. and shall work to coordinate and manage the affairs of CMS4S, Inc. The Executive Director shall further participate in the formulation of the mission, goals, business, objectives and policies of the Council. He/she 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 CMS4S and for all related staffing needs. He/she 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. He/she 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 CMS4S 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 CMS4S.