Authority and Responsibility

The Board of Directors is the legal authority for the XXXX Society.  As a member of the Board, a Board Member acts in a position of trust for the community, and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization.

Requirements

Requirements of Board Membership include:

1. Commitment to the work of the organization
2. Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance:  policy, finance, programs, personnel, and advocacy.
3. Willingness to serve on committees
4. Attendance at monthly Board meetings
5. Attendance at meetings of assigned committees
6. Attendance at Annual General Meetings.
7. Attendance at membership meetings
8. Support of special events
9. Support of, and participation in, fundraising events
10. Financial support of XXXX Society.

Term

Board Members are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting.  Board Members serve for a two-year term.  Board Members may be released at the end of the elected term, by resigning, or according to XXXX Society Bylaws.

General Duties

A Board Member is fully informed on organizational matters, and participates in the Board’s deliberations and decisions in matters of policy, finance, programs, personnel and advocacy.

The Board Member will:

1. Approve, where appropriate, policy; and other recommendations received from the Board, its standing committees and senior staff.
2. Monitor all Board policies.
3. Review the bylaws and policy manual, and recommend bylaw changes to the membership
4. Review the Board’s structure, approve changes, and prepare necessary bylaw amendments.
5. Participate in the development of XXXX Society’s organizational plan and annual review.
6. Approve XXXX Society’s budget.
7. Approve the hiring and release of the Executive Director, including the Executive Director’s emloyment contract, based on the recommendation of the Personnel Committee.
8. Support and participate in evaluating the Executive Director.
9. Support and participate in fundraising activities.
10. Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the Board, committees, staff members, volunteers, and community to enhance XXXX Society’s mission.

Evaluation

A Board Member’s performance is evaluated annually based on the performance of assigned Board responsibilities and duties.

Review Date and Approval

The Personnel Committee annually reviews the Board Member job description.

• Recommended changes are presented to the Board.

Approval Date: __________________________________

Review Date:    __________________________________

Note:    A Board Member job description for boards without management staff also needs to include management or operational duties expected of Board Members.