NORTHEAST CARGO SECURITY COUNCIL (NECSC)

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Governance Charter & Operating Framework

 

ARTICLE I: ESTABLISHMENT

​The Northeast Cargo Security Council (NECSC) is formed as a collaborative alliance of private-sector leaders and law enforcement professionals dedicated to strengthening cargo security and reducing organized transportation crime throughout the Northeast United States.

This charter establishes the governing structure, authority, and operating principles of the Council.

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​ARTICLE II: PURPOSE

​NECSC exists to serve as a regional intelligence-sharing and action forum focused on:

• Cargo theft
• Freight fraud
• Organized transportation crime
• Emerging threat trends
• Prevention strategy development

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ARTICLE III: MISSION

​To unite industry and law enforcement into a trusted working partnership that actively disrupts cargo crime networks, strengthens prevention standards, and improves recovery and prosecution outcomes across the Northeast corridor.

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​ARTICLE IV: REGIONAL SCOPE

​NECSC represents organizations operating within:

• New York

• New Jersey

• Pennsylvania

• Connecticut

• Delaware

• Massachusetts

• Rhode Island

• Vermont

• New Hampshire

• Maine

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​ARTICLE V: GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

​NECSC shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 9 total members:

Board Composition

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1. Co-Chair - Sal Marino

2. Co-Chair - Maurizio Scrofani

3. Vice Chair - Tim Kennedy

4. Treasurer - Ren Hux

5. Secretary - Steve Lang

6. Board Member – Transportation - TBD

7. Board Member – Logistics - TBD

8. Board Member – Warehousing - TBD

9. Board Member – Technology & Intelligence - TBD

10. Law Enforcement Advisor (appointed – non-voting) - TBD

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• All elected board members serve one-year terms
• Maximum of two consecutive terms
• Law Enforcement Advisor is appointed annually by a participating agency
• Vacancies filled by board vote

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ARTICLE VI: BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

​Chair (Co–Chairs)

• Sets strategic direction
• Presides over meetings
• Represents NECSC externally
• Oversees committee execution

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Vice Chair

• Supports Chair
• Assumes leadership when Chair is unavailable
• Oversees operational initiatives

​Secretary

• Maintains official records
• Documents meetings
• Oversees compliance

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Treasurer

• Manages financial accounts
• Provides quarterly financial reports
• Oversees budget approvals

​Board Members

​• Lead assigned committees
• Drive initiatives
• Serve as industry subject matter leads
• Support membership growth

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​Law Enforcement Advisor (Non-Voting)

​• Acts as intelligence bridge
• Advises on investigations
• Coordinates with task forces
• Protects law enforcement sensitivities

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ARTICLE VII: REMOVAL & DISCIPLINE

​A Board Member may be removed for cause by a two-thirds vote of the remaining Board Members.

​ARTICLE VIII: MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

​Voting Members

​Private sector leaders involved in:

• Transportation
• Distribution
• Freight brokerage
• Supply chain security
• Risk management

​Law Enforcement Members (Non-Voting)

​Active Federal, State, and Local officers engaged in:

• Cargo theft
• Organized crime
• Transportation enforcement

Retired Professional Members (Non-Voting)

Former industry or law enforcement leaders in good standing.

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Associate Members (Non-Voting)

Vendors providing:

• Security technology
• Tracking solutions
• Risk analytics
• Compliance tools

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​​ARTICLE IX: MEMBERSHIP ADMISSION

​• Application required
• Board review
• Closed ballot approval
• Conflict-of-interest screening

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ARTICLE X: VOTING

​• Voting rights restricted to private industry members
• One vote per member
• Physical presence required

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​ARTICLE XI: MEETINGS

​NECSC will conduct monthly sessions.

​Format:

​Executive Session
• Members only
• Intelligence briefings
• Case discussions

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General Session
• Educational content
• Vendor briefings
• Guest speakers

Chair or Vice Chair presides.

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ARTICLE XII: COMMITTEES

Standing committees may include:

• Intelligence & Investigations (TBD)
• Training & Certification (TBD)
• Technology & Innovation (TBD)
• Legislative Affairs (TBD)
• Membership & Ethics (TBD)

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Committees are:

• Appointed by Chair(s)
• Approved by Board
• Staffed by members in good standing

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​ARTICLE XIII: QUORUM​

Quorum requires:​

• Minimum 10 members present
• At least two Board Members

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​ARTICLE XIV: DISSOLUTION

​Upon Board approval:

​• Organization may dissolve
• Assets donated to:

• Northeast law enforcement foundations

• Regional task forces