An Introduction to Governing Body Roles

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An Introduction to Governing Body Roles
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1. Know why we are here

• Why does our organization exist?
• Who created it, when?
• What is the history of leadership?

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2. We are partners in leadership

• Governing body members are Strategic Policy
  Advisors
• Executive staff are operational experts
• Together we serve people advance the
  organization.

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3. Serving people is our goal.

• Understand our program of service
• Give some time to
• the people we serve
• Let them get to know you

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4. We serve customers byserving staff.

• Understand staff roles
• Get to know key staff
• Observe/learn about
• our key systems

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5. We manage effectively

• Review Executive goals performance
• Review Governing Body goals performance
• Hold both accountable

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6. We are ambassadors

• Represent the organization well in our community
• Give money and help raise money
• Be socially accountable

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7. We are fiscally responsible

• Approve an annual budget
• Review accept independent annual audit
• Approve capital plan
• Plan for a rainy day
• financial reserve

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8. We plan for tomorrow

• Set aside time each year for long term planning
• Adopt long term goals annually
• Use goals for meeting discussions

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9. We use everyones talents

• Meetings are engaging and used well
• Materials are read before meetings
• Discussion is led by Governing Body members
• Every voice is heard

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10. Leave the organization better off

• How can I improve this organization?
• How can I improve this Body?
• What programs should we stop?
• What programs should we start?

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• For Members
• Organizational / Board Development