These positions are one-year terms. Typically, a leader serves as a director of a specific committee for one year and then serves as the VP for a second year.The Committee shall be comprised of seven people, four of whom shall be independent Board members not directly connected to Society finances. Choose Chicago Board of Directors, Economic Development, 1. Civil Service Commission, State Government, 0. CoC Board Committees actively contribute to the strategic direction and effectiveness of initiatives dedicated to addressing homelessness within our community. As an additional benefit, Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) members are invited to serve on the following committees if interested. Participating fully in one or more committees. Explore the role of boards in nonprofit organizations and how these organizations differ from (and work with) private companies and government agencies. Review open positions, Board requirements, and submission requirements in the dropdowns below.