Board of Directors/Directors at Large/Job Description
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A Director at Large is an elected member of the [[Board of Directors]]. | A Director at Large is an elected member of the [[Board of Directors]]. | ||
Together they set and execute strategy of the organization. | Together they set and execute strategy of the organization. | ||
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Section 18 of the [[Bylaws]] requires a minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 Directors at Large. | Section 18 of the [[Bylaws]] requires a minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 Directors at Large. | ||
(Maximum of 5 if Secretary and Treasurer are separate individuals.) | (Maximum of 5 if Secretary and Treasurer are separate individuals.) | ||
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* Work to the best interest of the society | * Work to the best interest of the society | ||
* Assume shared legal responsibility for the actions of the organization | * Assume shared legal responsibility for the actions of the organization | ||
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* Provide your unique perspective, knowledge, skills and abilities to fill in gaps in the board | * Provide your unique perspective, knowledge, skills and abilities to fill in gaps in the board | ||
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* teamwork skills (to work with the other Board members) | * teamwork skills (to work with the other Board members) | ||
** good communication | ** good communication | ||
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A portion of the board, and thus likely a few Directors at Large, should: | A portion of the board, and thus likely a few Directors at Large, should: | ||
* be able to critically read financial statements | * be able to critically read financial statements | ||
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* Director's Errors and Omisions liability insurance coverage | * Director's Errors and Omisions liability insurance coverage | ||
* An e-mail list for board discussions | * An e-mail list for board discussions | ||
* Regular reports from the Administrator and Committees | * Regular reports from the Administrator and Committees |
Revision as of 19:35, 6 May 2014
Document status
Is this document a draft? Official?
This document is a DRAFT, which has not yet been approved by the Board of Directors.
Position description
Summarize what the role does within the organization.
A Director at Large is an elected member of the Board of Directors. Together they set and execute strategy of the organization.
Section 18 of the Bylaws requires a minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 Directors at Large. (Maximum of 5 if Secretary and Treasurer are separate individuals.)
Responsibilities
List the major areas of responsibilities.
- Work to the best interest of the society
- Assume shared legal responsibility for the actions of the organization
- Ensure we are meeting our mission statement and objectives efficiently
- Contribute ideas for how to execute strategy
- Demonstrating leadership; be examples of how we want our members to act.
- Attend board meetings, become informed about the issues before the board, and vote
- Participate in e-mail discussions
- Provide your unique perspective, knowledge, skills and abilities to fill in gaps in the board
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
List what knowledge, skills, abilities and time are required or desired.
- teamwork skills (to work with the other Board members)
- good communication
- being on time
- showing respect
- leadership qualities
- professional judgment
- common sense
- willingness to work for the benefit of the organization with no recognition
- humility
- understand the requirements of governance
A portion of the board, and thus likely a few Directors at Large, should:
- be able to critically read financial statements
Resources
List what the organization supplies to help the person in this role.
- Director's Errors and Omisions liability insurance coverage
- An e-mail list for board discussions
- Regular reports from the Administrator and Committees