Works in partnership with the executive leadership to make sure board resolutions are carried out.
Calls special meetings if necessary.
Appoints all committee chairs, and with the executive leadership, recommends who will serve on committees.
Prepares agenda for board meetings and disseminates by email five days prior to the meeting date to ensure that board members have time to review issues and actionable items.
Assists executive leadership in conducting new board member orientation.
Works with the governance committee to recruit new board members.
Acts as spokesperson for the organization.
Periodically consults with board members on their roles and helps them assess their performance.
Board Vice President Responsibilities
Attends all board meetings.
Serves on the executive committee if one exists.
Carries out special assignments as requested by the board president.
Understands the responsibilities of the board president and is able to perform these duties in the president’s absence.
Participates as a vital part of the board leadership.
Board Secretary Responsibilities
Maintains knowledge of the organization and a personal commitment to its goals and objectives.
Attends all board meetings and takes accurate notes of meeting activities and action items.
Serves on the executive committee if one exists.
Ensures the safety and accuracy of all board records.
Reviews board minutes and emails them to board members in advance of the next board meeting.
Assumes the responsibilities of the president in the absence of the board president and vice president.
Provides timely notice of meetings of the board and/or of a committee when such notice is required.
Board Treasurer Responsibilities
Attends all board meetings.
Maintains knowledge of the organization and a personal commitment to its goals and objectives.
Understands financial accounting for nonprofit organizations.
Serves as the chair of the finance committee.
Along with the finance committee, manages the board's review of, and action related to the board's financial responsibilities.
Works with the board president and vice president to ensure that appropriate financial reports are made available to the board on a timely basis.
Presents the annual budget to the board for approval.
Reviews the annual audit and answer board members' questions about the audit.
Board Member Responsibilities
Maintains knowledge of the organization and a personal commitment to its goals and objectives.
Interprets the organization's work and values to the community represents the LSRWA, and acts as a spokesperson to the public.
Interprets your constituencies' needs and values to the board, speaks out for their interests and on their behalf, and holds the board and organization accountable.
Attends at least 75 percent of board meetings, committee meetings, and special events.
Each year, but no later than Thanksgiving of each year and without having to be asked, makes a personal financial contribution at a level that is meaningful to you.
Actively participates in one or more fundraising activities.
Excuses one’s self from discussions and votes where there is a conflict of interest.
Stays informed about what's going on in the organization. Asks questions and requests information. Participates in and takes responsibility for making decisions on issues, policies, and other matters.
Works in good faith with staff and other board members as partners toward the achievement of the board and LSRWA’s goals.
Expects the board president to call and discuss your responsibilities as a board member if these commitments to the organization are not being met.
