2026 Board of Director Nominations Now Open

ISETA Board of Director Nominations

ISETA Board of Directors Nomination Overview

​The Board of Directors of the Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) governs the overall execution of the organization’s mission. Principally, the Board manages organizational finances and sets long term priorities for initiatives, including the development of policy that supports the growth of Iowa’s solar industry. Overall, the members of the Board contribute to the educational, management, legal, and financial skills needed to ensure long term organizational stability and ensure year-to-year educational excellence for ISETA’s mission. 

The Board of Directors has up to nine voting members. Terms are for three years. Board Member responsibilities include attendance at monthly board meetings (12 per year), as well as teleconference meetings and active electronic conversations as part of Board committees. 

Board members also hold a fiduciary responsibility for management of organizational capital and ensuring appropriate filings with federal, state, and local authorities consistent with the organization’s status as a nonprofit organization. If elected, board members need to attend or at least let the director know that they are not able to attend "six" meetings and need to pay annual dues to maintain board seat. 

Declaration of Candidacy

Board positions require a time and energy commitment that should not be underestimated. Candidates are urged to consider personal priorities for the next year as well as the ways to contribute to the development of the organization. Only one representative per company will be permitted on the board to ensure fair and balanced decisions. 

To apply, click here to fill out a short nomination form and submit a photo.

Copies of nominations will be distributed to members for voting.  

Time & Financial Considerations

• Board Meetings - monthly 

• Policy agenda planning (as needed to strategize for state and federal priorities) 

• Events: Annual Meeting, Solar Day at the Capitol (January or February), Solar Day at the Fair (August)

• Membership: Board members should maintain an active membership status during their term. 

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Election Logistics

• Three board seats are up for re-election and two vacant seats to fill  

• Voting will occur electronically and only current dues-paying members are eligible to vote

• To ensure fairness in the voting process, each member company will be allowed up to five votes per company. While voting is anonymous, company name will be required to ensure eligibility to vote.

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Election Timeline

• November 19th: Nominations Open

• December 10th: Nominations Close

• December 15th - January 7th: Electronic Voting Open

• New board members will officially begin duties at the January board meeting the third week of January (virtual)