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Board of Directors - Position Description
Function of the Board of Directors
It is the board that is ultimately responsible for making sure that the Learning Centre for Georgina fulfills its mission.
Responsibilities of Board Members
To understand LCG's mission and mandate.
To set policy for LCG.
To make sure that effective organizational planning takes place.
To make sure that funds are properly managed.
To know the board's legal obligations and make sure they are followed.
To recruit and evaluate new board or committee members as needed.
To approve the hiring and releasing of staff, based on the recommendation of the personnel committee.
To represent community-based literacy programs in their regions.
To seek out and contact possible funding sources as agency needs develop.
What is Expected of Board Members
To be familiar with LCG's by-laws, policies, and procedures.
To participate in developing and implementing business plan and strategic plan (8 - 10 hours annually).
To attend monthly board meetings as scheduled (2 - 3 hours per month).
To participate in one or more committees/reference groups and possibly chair one (2 - 6 hours per month)
To attend fundraising events and fulfill duties as agreed upon at meetings (2 hours per month).
To prepare for meetings by reading reports and other meeting related material.
To perform annual peer review of board performance.
Set and meet success indicators annually.
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