World YWCA GUIDE TO STARTING A YWCA
World YWCA GUIDE TO STARTING A YWCA
World YWCA GUIDE TO STARTING A YWCA
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ROLE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/BOARD<br />
The Legally Responsible Body<br />
The Executive Committee carries the responsibility for the legally established organization. These<br />
responsibilities are defined in the Constitution and Bye-Laws of the association, as well as the laws of each<br />
particular country.<br />
Composition of the Executive Committee<br />
The Executive Committee includes the officers (President, Vice-Presidents, Treasurer and General<br />
Secretary) of the association, chairpersons of the sub-committees such as Finance, Personnel, and<br />
Programme Planning, branch chairpersons and sometimes a few (rarely more than 2-3) additional members<br />
appointed for special skills needed at the time.<br />
Administrative Functions of the Executive Committee<br />
There are seven areas of administration, which are often defined as the functions of the Executive<br />
Committee. You may find others as well that are essential.<br />
All are important for the efficient operation of the <strong>YWCA</strong>. Policy decisions in these areas form the<br />
framework for the work of the association. All other decisions related to both programme and<br />
administration are made within this framework. These are:<br />
• membership development;<br />
• recruiting, training and placement of volunteer leaders and employed personnel;<br />
• developing and updating employed staff policies and practices;<br />
• programme planning and development;<br />
• financing the work;<br />
• acquisition and maintenance of property and equipment;<br />
• public relations and interpreting and communicating the purpose of the <strong>YWCA</strong> and programme to<br />
the<br />
community.<br />
To accomplish these requires a division of work into various sub-committees.<br />
The Executive Committee and Policy Making<br />
The Executive Committee sets policies which provide the framework for operation of the association, and<br />
approves all contracts, leases and agreements. It is the policy making body for all matters except those<br />
designated to the voting members by<br />
1. the Constitution;<br />
2. the law of the country;<br />
3. the Executivve Committee itself.<br />
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