Responsibilities of the Board

• Develop, review and change, if required, the agency's governing documents (by-laws) etc.
• Assure agency's financial stability
• Make policy decisions regarding programs
• Recruit others to help carry out the board's work
• Keep the long range plan and the business plan up to date and relevant
• Assure sound personal policies and practices are developed and implemented

Responsibilities of the Individual Board Member

• Regularly attend scheduled board meetings and participate in a meaningful way
• Participation in at least one working group
• Take part in board training opportunities that may be provided
• Become knowledgeable about agency services and recruit prospective volunteers
• Participate in fund development initiatives