2024 IFMA Certificate Commission Application/Volunteer Form

1. IFMA Certificate Commission Application

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Certificate Commission. The Commission is calling for the nominations for the following opportunities:

Currently there are two (2) volunteer positions open for Commissioners. The Commissioner appointment is for a three (3) year term with the potential to be re-elected for a second three (3) year term. For this reason, we ask that you consider the possibility of a six (6) year commitment for position.

To be considered please complete the following application and submit a current resume/CV and/or bio by Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The Certificate Commission Nominating Committee will review all submissions according to the Certificate Commission Operating Rules and make a recommendation to the Certificate Commission. All applicants will be notified by July 31, 2024 regarding the status of appointments.

The Certificate Commission Vision: To ensure that the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) professional Certificate Programs are the premier recognition of achievement for the facility management (FM) professional worldwide.

The Certificate Commission Mission: To advance the profession of facility management worldwide by enhancing and sustaining the integrity and quality of IFMA’s Certificate Programs.

Qualifications: Commissioners shall not be members of the Certification Commission or certification exam development subject-matter experts within two years following their service to the Certification Commission.

Commissioners shall not be current members of other governing boards with competing interests.

Commissioners may not concurrently serve on the IFMA Board of Directors, with the exception of the Chair’s position as the liaison to the IFMA Board of Directors.

Certificate Commission members must hold and maintain active IFMA membership throughout their terms of service on the Commission.

Composition: Commissioners shall be appointed from a variety of stakeholder groups. The organizational structure of the Commission shall enable participation and input from stakeholders and interested parties without permitting any one interest to predominate or receive favor. Stakeholder groups include facility managers working in:

Diverse geographical locations
Urban/rural areas
Large/small organizations
Public /private organizations

The Commissioners should represent as diverse a group as possible including representation by facility managers with:

Military experience
Varied educational backgrounds, i.e., engineering, architecture, business
Varied facility types, i.e., hospitals, stadiums, banks, commercial, retail, academic
Experience in varied geographic areas/regions
Individuals with a particular interest in a specific program, subject matter experts, instructors, representatives from IFMA’s emerging leaders’ program

Commissioners shall not be current Certification Commission members. Neither shall they be former members of the Certification Commission who have had access to examination material (i.e. participated in item writing for the actual exam), until such time as the current exam is retired.

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Contact Information:

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Company

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code

Country *

Email Address *

Phone Number

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* 4. Are you currently a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) in good standing?

Yes

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* 5. Are you currently a Facility Management Professional (FMP) in good standing?

Yes

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* 6. Are you currently a Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) in good standing?

Yes

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* 7. What additional credential(s) do you currently hold?

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* 8. Are you currently an International Facility Management Association (IFMA) member in good standing? Certificate Commission members must hold and maintain active IFMA membership throughout their terms of service on the Commission.

Yes