Emerson Global Users Exchange Charter

Mission

This non-profit organization is chartered to provide a forum for the open exchange of non-proprietary information among the users and Emerson Process Management with an emphasis on the enabling technologies, solutions and services of Emerson Process Management's PlantWeb architecture.

Goals

1. Improve the efficiency and use of the enabling technologies available and employed through systems and advanced / enhanced products at each member’s location, by sharing solutions and cautions, of pitfalls to be avoided as they are discovered.
2. Establish activities such as symposia, special interest groups, local and international forums, newsletters, and bulletin boards to promote exchange among users.
3. Insure that Emerson Global User Exchange attitudes, planning and activities continue to meet the membership needs.  Encourage member users of Emerson Process Management technologies to actively participate.
4. Develop and maintain a relationship with Emerson Process Management Divisions.  Actively participate in long range planning activities for Emerson Process Management technologies by providing feedback at conferences and other scheduled meetings.
5. Provide a forum for announcements and discussions of new products and services.

a.       Membership

Membership shall be limited to:

1. Dues-paying employees of any company or organization which utilizes the products and services provided by Emerson Process Management to manage their process(es).
2. Emerson Process Management and Emerson Process Management Representative personnel.

Note: Membership may be extended to other complementary users (non-end users) of Emerson Process Management products and services. Companies that compete with any Emerson Process Management division may be excluded from membership. All membership decisions will be made at the discretion of the Executive Committee.

Membership is for one (1) year.

Officers

The management of the business of the user exchange shall be vested in the Emerson Global User Exchange Board of Directors (Board).  The Board shall consist of eighteen (18) voting members.

The Board is responsible for maintaining the Emerson Global User Exchange charter to see that it meets the needs of the membership.  Charter changes require approval by a 2/3 majority vote of the Board .

All Directors should be willing and have their respective management’s sponsorship to serve the duration of their appointments. 

The executive committee consisting of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Executive Sponsor and Secretary/Treasurer from Emerson Process Management will select and appoint the said eleven (11) Directors from the nominees submitted who are willing and able to serve a term of four (4) years (renewable for four (4) more years at the Executive Committee’s discretion).

1. Eleven (11) of the Directors, including the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, will be End Users representing key industries.

2. The Executive Sponsor will be appointed from Emerson Process Management.

3. The Secretary/Treasurer will be appointed from the Process Systems and Solutions Division of Emerson Process Management.

4. Three (3) directors will be appointed from Measurement/Analytical, Final Control Element and Asset Optimization Divisions of Emerson Process Management.

5. Two (2) Directors will be Emerson Process Management local business partners appointed in cooperation with the Executive Committee, Emerson Process Management, and the Local Business Partner Committee.

All Directors will elect (in a closed ballot election) the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve a term of two (2) years that shall not conflict with the overall term of that director.

The duties of the officers include:

1.  The Chairperson will organize and plan board activities and preside at all board meetings.

2. The Vice-Chairperson will succeed the Chairperson and act on his behalf when the chairperson is not present.

3.  The Secretary/Treasurer will maintain membership roster, communicate Emerson Global User Form activities to the membership, and collect, manage and report on finances.

4. The Emerson Global User Exchange Executive Sponsor shall be appointed by Emerson Process Management to serve as an advocate for Emerson Global User Exchange, supporting it financially and managing costs.  The Executive Sponsor’s role will be one of senior consultant, leader and advisor, assisting with long term direction and planning.

5. The Executive Sponsor and his appointed Secretary/Treasurer shall be empowered to act as fiduciaries on behalf of the organization. No financial or contractual commitments shall be on behalf of the Emerson Global User Exchange by any other Director or agent.

Advisory Board

Additional support for the management of the user exchange shall be vested in the Emerson Global User Exchange Advisory Board (Advisory Board).  The Advisory Board shall consist of up to twelve (12) non-voting members and will be chaired by the Vice-Chairman of the Emerson Global Users Exchange Board of Directors. The Board will establish the scope and responsibility of the Advisory Board based on the Board’s annual initiatives.

Advisory Board members must be dues paying members of the Emerson Global Users Exchange. Advisory Board members will be elected by Executive Committee of the Board for renewable terms of one (1) year.

All Advisory Board members should be willing and have their respective management’s sponsorship, in writing, to serve the duration of their appointment. 

The responsibilities of the members should include but are not limited to:

a.       The Chairperson will act as a liaison between the Board and the Advisory Board to maintain open communications and coordination with Board activities.

b.       Attendance at the two face-to-face meetings of the Board held in conjunction with the annual conference.

c.       At the request of the Executive committee, members may periodically attend conference calls or meetings with the Board

d.       Members will lead or participate on committees of the Board

e.       Members will assist with development and management of tools and techniques for user communications.

f.         Members will assist with the development of operating procedures for the further improvement of the ongoing operations of the Board

Revised 07-18-06