Board Member Responsibilities and Expectations
Responsibilities and duties of the Board of Directors include:
- Support the Mission, Vision and Values of the Board
- Attend monthly Board meetings.*
- Attend committee meetings (usually one each month).*
- Attend special Board meetings which may be called if necessary.
- Prepare for meetings and participate in discussions and decisions.
- Hire and evaluate the executive director.
- Set Board policy guidelines for the operation of the Board.
- Set long-range goals and participate in strategic planning.
- Approve and monitor the Board budget and agency allocations.
- Advocate for mental health and alcohol/drug services.
- Attend a minimum of 2 hours of approved training each year.
- Represent the Board to the community.
* There are no regular Board meetings or committee meetings in July and December.
