Board
Development Toolkit
Board Vice-Chair - Sample Job Description
Board Vice-Chair/President - Sample Job Description
BOARD VICE-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.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Completed one year of Board membership term and have an understanding of parliamentary procedures.
TERM:
The Vice-Chair/President is selected by Executive Committee to serve for a one-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 personnel
- A signing authority
on behalf of the Board for financial and legal purposes
- Willingness to
serve on at least one committee
- Attendance at monthly
Board meetings
- A time commitment
of five hours per month, (includes Board preparation, 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:
- Establish overall
long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for _____________________________
in meeting the needs of the community
- Fulfill Chair position
in the absence of the Chairperson, monthly Board meetings
- Be an active member
of the Executive Committee
- A signing authority
on behalf of the Board for financial and legal purposes
- Adhere to general duties outlined in the board member job description
REVIEW/APPROVAL DATE:
- Annually review the Vice-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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