Qualifications: (F04-005)

1. Must be a registered NSP member for at least five years.
2. Must have served as a Section Chief, Patrol Representative, or National, Division, or Region Program Supervisor/Administrator for at least two years.
3. Must be familiar with National policies and procedures as defined in the current NSP Policies and Procedures manual.
4. Must be familiar with the Region's policies and procedures, as applicable.
5. Must be currently registered in the Region as a Senior Patroller in any discipline.

Additional recommended (but not required) qualifications:

• Should have logged at least 80 days of active patrolling (excluding refreshers, tests, etc.) with one‑third of these days at a ski area(s) in the Region.
• Should have experience working with management at a ski area in the Region and should have the endorsement of an area management representative in the Region.
• Should have actively participated in managing National, Division or Region level activities.

Selection:

1. Election or appointment of a director is directed by division bylaws and policies (see Bylaws, Article III, Section 3.5). Only elected region directors may vote in division director and board representative elections.
2. The division director may remove a region director from office according to division bylaws.

Responsibilities: (F04-005)

1. Serves a term in accordance with Division By-laws.
2. Supports and fosters the NSP mission statement.
3. Promotes and supports all NSP education programs within the Region to maintain the integrity of NSP training standards.
4. As a member of the Division Board of Directors, the Region Director is responsible for duties developed and designated by the Division Board of Directors.
5. Responsible for all aspects of the NSP programs and activities supported by the Region.
6. Promotes the financial support of the NSP and its programs.
7. Visits all areas within the Region during his or her term of office.
8. Submits an annual report to the Division Board of Directors.
9. Is responsible for communicating National and Division polices to sections and to NSP registration units (patrols), and is responsible for communicating NSP Registration unit concerns to the Division Director and/or Division Supervisors.
10. Writes articles and reports for the Division Newsletter.
11. Ensures that all sections and NSP Registration Units submit annual reports and financial reports in a timely manner.
12. Recommends individuals to the Division Program Supervisors, and in consensus with them, appoints individuals to serve as Region Program Administrators.
13. Monitors the performance and effectiveness of Region Program Administrators and recommends changes in concert with the Division Program Supervisor when appropriate.

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