The Sterile Insect Release Board of Directors

The SIR Board of Directors is the chief governing body for the Program.   All key decisions related to the Program are made by the Board.

The Board has eight voting and three non-voting members.  The voting members are regional district directors (or alternates) appointed by the participating regional districts, and three grower representatives (one of whom is a certified organic grower).  Current voting members are:

The boards non-voting members are:

All Board members participate in the full range of discussions that occur at the Board table.  Only the eight voting members, however, are entitled to cast votes.  Each of these members receives one vote on every issue.  A simple majority of the eight voting members decides all matters other than for financial matters. In addition to the majority of the overall board, decisions of the board which are financial require at least three of the five Regional District voting members to be in the affirmative. Financial matters for this purpose include approval of the financial plan, authorizations to enter contracts, acquisition and disposal of real property, authorization of borrowing and liabilities.

Under section 283 of the 1989 MEVA, the SIR Board is identified as a corporation.  With this status, the Board has authority to set its own budgets and determine its own operating procedures - the Board does not need the approval of the Program's participating regional districts in these matters.  The Board also has the authority to issue and enforce clean-up orders against property owners.  Such orders often require the removal of host trees.

Board Documents