Board
Development Toolkit
Board Chair - Sample Job Description
Board Chair/President - Sample Job Description
BOARD CHAIR/PRESIDENT
(DIRECTOR)
AUTHORITY/RESPONSIBILITY:
The Board of Directors is the legal authority for _____________________________.
As a member of the Board, a Director acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization.
The Chair/President is also responsible and accountable to the membership.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Completed two years of Board membership term and have an understanding of parliamentary procedures.
TERM:
The Chair/President serves for a two-year term.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Commitment to the
work of the organization
- Knowledge and skills
in one or more areas of Board governance: policy, finance, programs,
and/or personnel
- Willingness to
serve on at least one committee
- Attendance at monthly
Board meetings
- A time commitment
of 5-8 hours per month, (includes Board preparation, meeting, committee
and meeting time)
- Attendance at Annual
General Meeting
- Be informed of
the services provided by _____________________________ and publicly
support them
- Prepare for and
participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board
- To foster a positive
working relationship with other Board members, and _____________________________
staff
- Be aware and abstain from any conflict of interest
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Establishes overall
long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for ____________________________
in meeting the needs of the community
- Be the primary
spokesperson for _____________________________ to the media and community
at large
- Address Annual
General Meeting
- Chair the Executive
Committee
- Report to Board
on status of major programs
- A signing authority
on behalf of the Board for financial and legal purposes
- Represent the organization
to Government and Municipal officials
- Provides leadership
and direction to the Board
- Arrange for Vice
to Chair meetings in the absence of the Chair
- Represent the _____________________________
at community functions
- In conjunction
with the Executive Committee set monthly Board meeting agenda
- Enhance relationships
with other community groups and agencies
- In conjunction
with the Executive Committee provide guidance and leadership
- Ensure Board members
receive agenda and minutes in a timely manner
- Adhere to general duties outlined in the board member job description
REVIEW/APPROVAL DATE:
- Annually review the Chair/President's job description. Recommended changes are presented to the Board for ratification.
For other sample job descriptions, click on the following selections:
Sample Job Description: Board Member
Sample Job Description: Chair/President
Sample Job Description: Vice-Chair/President
Sample Job Description: Treasurer
Sample
Job Description: Secretary
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