What is the role of the Board? While 'experts' vary on their answer, this list is often used as a starting point...

Formulate and approve the long range goals and objectives;

Formulate and approve policies;

Select, employ, periodically assess and if necessary dismiss the CEO;

Develop financial resources for achieving goals;

Adopt and monitor the organization's operating budget, fiancial development plan and insurance program;

Monitor the achievement of goals and objectives;

Perform its legal responsibilities;

Protect the assets of the organization;

Form lnkages with other community organizations;

Interpret the organization to the community; and

Maintain affiliation and participation in the agency's larger organization and support structure.

To learn much more about the role of the board look at our reading on Board Governance by clicking here.

Role of the Board

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What is the role of the Board? While 'experts' vary on their answer, this list is often used as a starting point...

Formulate and approve the long range goals and objectives;

Formulate and approve policies;

Select, employ, periodically assess and if necessary dismiss the CEO;

Develop financial resources for achieving goals;

Adopt and monitor the organization's operating budget, fiancial development plan and insurance program;

Monitor the achievement of goals and objectives;

Perform its legal responsibilities;

Protect the assets of the organization;

Form lnkages with other community organizations;

Interpret the organization to the community; and

Maintain affiliation and participation in the agency's larger organization and support structure.

To learn much more about the role of the board look at our reading on Board Governance by clicking here.