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current and anticipated needs related to board composition, determining the knowledge , attributes, skills , abilities , influence , and access to resources the board will need to consider in order to accomplish the future work of the board. The Committee shall develop a profile of the board as should evolve over time . The Committee will actively seek recommendations for board members based on that profile from various sources including all Regions and Divisions (as such terms are hereinafter defined . ) The Committee designs and oversees a process of board orientation, including gathering information prior to election as board member and information needed during the early stage of board service . The Committee will design and implement an ongoing program of board information and education. The Committee will initiate periodic assessment of the board ' s performance . The Committee will regularly review the board ' s practices regarding member participation, conflict of interest, confidentiality, etc. and suggest improvements as needed. The Committee takes the lead in succession planning, taking steps to recruit and prepare for future board leadership. The committee nominates board members for election as board officers . 7 . 3 Other Committees. The Board of Directors and/or the Chair may create such other committees , advisory boards and panels , which may consist in whole or in part of persons who are not Directors , as it, or he or she, may from time to time deem advisable or necessary. It shall bd the function and purpose of each such committee , board or panel to advise the Board of Directors and perform such specific duties or functions as may be prescribed for it by the Board of Directors and/or the Chair and shall serve at their pleasure. Appointment to and the filling of vacancies of any such committee , board or panel shall be made by the Chair of the corporation. 7. 3 Quorum. Unless otherwise provided by the Board of Directors with respect to any given Committee, one-half of the members of a Committee shall be required to constitute a quorum, and the act of a majority of members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Committee . ARTICLE EIGHT Regions and Division Boards 8 . 1 Geographic Designations. The Board of Directors shall divide the State of Florida into geographic areas designated as Regions and Divisions . Initially, there shall be five ( 5 ) Regions and fourteen ( 14 ) Divisions , but the Board of Directors may increase or decrease the number of Regions and/or Divisions as it may from time to time deem advisable or necessary for the administration of the corporation . Revised and nnnroved by the State Board of Directors 12/8/00.