Board Development

Site Map		Board Responsibilities and Planning The board is responsible in five key areas: To establish the organization's mission, vision, and direction vision and values mission and philosophy strategic planning programs and services evaluation To ensure the financial health of the organization responsible for ensuring there are adequate financial resources for the work of the organization To ensure the organization has sufficient and appropriate human resources responsible for the working conditions in the organization responsible for hiring, giving direction to and evaluating the senior staff person responsible for ensuring the capability, suitability and vitality of its membership responsible for ensuring the existence of a Nominating Committee To direct organizational operations responsible for ensuring that the organization and its directors are in compliance with its legal requirements responsible for ensuring that the board works effectively oversees organizational structure and agency administration To ensure effective community relations respond to changing needs/pressures in the community find new ways to meet needs use marketing and public relations Useful Tools in Determining Roles and Responsibilities for Board Members: Developing Board Member Job Descriptions Mandate of Authority – Responsibilities Matrix
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Board Responsibilities and Planning