Board
Development Toolkit
Board Member - Sample Job Description
Board Member - Sample Job Description
BOARD MEMBER
(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.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance: policy, finance, programs, and/or personnel.
TERM:
Directors are elected by the membership at the Annual general meeting. Directors serve for a two-year term. Directors may be re-elected for two additional terms.
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 and actively participate
Attendance at monthly Board meetings
A time commitment of five hours per month, (includes Board preparation, meeting and committee 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
Be aware and abstain
from any conflict of interest
MAJOR DUTIES:
Governing______________________________by the broad policies developed by the Board
Establish overall long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for ______________________________in meeting the needs of the community
Recommend policy to the Board
Promote______________________________membership through community networking, etc.
Being accountable to the funders for the services provided and funds expended
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of______________________________ through a regular review of programs and services
Being accountable and seeking nominations for election to the Board when appropriate
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 of and abstain from any conflict of interest
REVIEW/APPROVAL DATE:
The Board Development Committee annually reviews the Board member job description. Recommended changes are presented to the Board.
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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