The ESA Governing Board and the Certification Programs

ESA's certification programs are managed by the Certification Board with oversight by the ESA Certification Corporation Governing Board. Generally acting on input from the Certification Board, ESA's Governing Board serves as the ESA Certification Corporation Governing Board and sets fees, policies, and standards for ESA's certification programs.
 

Important recent decisions by the Governing Board that affect the Certification Program

Fall 2009, ESA Governing Board Executive Committee
Motion to approve the creation of a new separate 501(c)(6) corporation controlled by ESA, which is a 501(c)(3)corporation.

Winter 2009, ESA Certification Corporation Governing Board
Motion to approve Certification program budget with increased fees for BCE.
Motion to approve new eligibility requirements for BCE.

Summer 2004, ESA Governing Board meeting

Motion #7 (Mason): Move that BCE non-member renewal fees be raised from $200 to $250 annually. Motion carried.

Vote tallies:

13-yes

0-no

3-abstain

0-not present

Cyberminutes November 2003 – May 2004

Motion # 5 (Kamble): Move that the Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) fees, as approved at the Winter 2002 meeting of the ESA Governing Board, be amended as follows: New applications (to include first-year dues and examination) - $75; Annual Renewal - $50; and Re-examination Fee - $10.  Motion carried.

Vote tallies:

12-yes

1-no

1-abstain

2-not present

Motion #6 (as "friendly amended") (Kamble): In addition to the previously approved benefits of a uniform patch, a window decal, and the ACE code of ethics, Associate Certified Entomologists will also receive access to the ESA online Newsletter and the ability to register for ESA functions at a rate higher than the member rate and lower than the non-member rate.  Motion carried.

Vote tallies:

13-yes

1-no

1-abstain

1-not present