Orleans County Citizen Advocacy, Inc.
P.O. Box 247
Glover, Vermont  05839
(802) 873-3285

What does a Board Member do?

BOARD MEMBER JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Together with other members of the Board, new Board members are legally responsible for all activities of the agency.  Major functions of the Board include: policy, planning, resource development, public and community relations, finance and personnel.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

1. Become fully acquainted with the organizations: history, mission, services, finances, relationships to other agencies, etc.

2. Attend and participate in scheduled (monthly) meetings of the organization.

3. Become active in at least one committee.

4. Represent the interests of the organization to the community.

5. Share your abilities, talents and knowledge with other Board Members and Coordinator.

6. Actively communicate your knowledge of the organization to your friends, acquaintances and the larger community.

7. Plan to attend agency events to increase knowledge and awareness of the organization’s activities.

8. Actively participate in promoting financial support for the organizations (fund raisers).

9. Financially contribute according to one’s means to ensure 100% Board support.

10. Know the by-laws.

TIME REQUIREMENT:  On average, monthly Board Meetings are 2 hours plus additional responsibilities.

TERM OF OFFICE: 2-year commitment minimum, 3 years is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS: Willingness to become knowledgeable of the organization and have conviction about the mission and services of the organization.

WHAT WE NEED:

• Your Time and Energy

• Your Knowledge of the Community.

• Your Life Experience

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