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UTC Board of Directors Board Member Orientation

This training is intended for the new members of the UTC Board of Directors. The training includes an overview of UTC as an association, its organization, and the responsibilities of the members of the Board of Directors.

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  • Instructor
    Rusty Williams
  • Study time
    ~ 1 hour
  • Video time
    ~ 50 min
  • Lessons
    6

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About This Course
Serving on the UTC Board of Directors carries important responsibilities for the organization's mission, governance, financial oversight, and long-term performance.
This course provides a practical orientation to help new Board members understand how UTC is structured, what the Board is responsible for, and how directors can effectively fulfill their role.
The course begins with UTC's history, mission, vision, and strategic areas of focus before introducing the organization's Board, committees, divisions, leadership, and staff structure.
It then moves into Board responsibilities, the distinction between Board and CEO roles, governance policies, strategic planning, fiduciary responsibilities, financial oversight, CEO oversight, risk management, and Board evaluation.
The goal is to provide new directors with the foundational knowledge they need to participate effectively in UTC Board and committee activities.
Target Audience
  • New UTC Board members
  • Newly appointed UTC directors
  • UTC Board and committee members who want a refresher on governance responsibilities
  • Individuals preparing to assume a UTC Board leadership role
Prerequisites
  • No formal prerequisites
Course Suggestions
This course is the first module in a growing series. Stay tuned as we continue to expand the curriculum with hands-on, practical guidance tailored to utility professionals.

What you´ll learn

  • Describe UTC's history, mission, vision, and strategic areas of focus.

  • Identify the major components of UTC's Board, division, committee, and staff structure.

  • Plan meetings using clear objectives, agendas, participant roles, and preparation materials.

  • Explain the primary responsibilities of the UTC Board of Directors.

  • Distinguish between the responsibilities of the Board and those of the Chief Executive.

  • Describe the Board's responsibilities for strategic planning, financial oversight, CEO performance, and risk management.

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Your Instructor

Jimmy R. (Rusty) Williams

President and CEO of UTC

About the instructor

Rusty Williams is the President and CEO of the Utilities Technology Council (UTC) in which the UTC Academy resides. Rusty is an electrical engineer by training and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Alabama. Rusty has been in the utility and technology industry for over 40 years and has had the opportunity to speak publicly many times to many audiences. Rusty understands the value in being able to effectively communicate and wants to impart his experience to help those that haven't had those opportunities.

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    UTC provides Certificates of Completion for Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for all education we provide. You must check the regulations in your state’s licensing agency to ensure you meet the requirements.

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    After completing the course - and passing a short quiz, if required - participants will earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and receive a certificate of completion or a career certificate, which can be downloaded directly from the course player or shared on platforms like LinkedIn.

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