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Amended by the Board of Directors: March 22, 2005Disclaimer about this document http://bphc.hrsa.gov/technicalassistance/resourcecenter/disclaimers.htmlTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction……………………………………………………………. 3Mission Statement/Commitments……………………………………...4Culturally Competent Organization…………………………………… 5Role of the Board of Directors………………………………………….6Job Description and Responsibilities………………………………….. 7Size and Composition…………………………………………………. 8Commitments………………………………………………………….. 9Training and Development……………………………………………. 12Committees……………………………………………………………. 14Standing Committees………………………………………………….. 15Officer Roles…………………………………………………………... 16Meeting Structure and Logistics………………………………………. 18Board Member Liability………………………………………………. 22Director’s Liability……………………………………………………. 23Appendix I (Board Member Position Description)…………………… 24Who Does What in Healthcare Operations…………………………… 25What Does the Board of Directors’ Do? …............................................ 27What Does the Executive Director Do? .................................................29Division of Responsibilities…………………………………………… 302
INTRODUCTIONThe Sumter Family Health Center (“Center”) Board Governance Policy Manual defines the roleof the Board and delineates how the Board will carry out its responsibilities. The BoardGovernance Policy Manual and the Bylaws are the primary governing documents for the Center.The purpose of the policies is to:• make clear Board intent, goals, and aspirations• promote consistency of Board action• clarify Board member’s roles, responsibilities, and commitmentsThe Board Governance Policy Manual is available at each Board meeting and provides guidancefor decision making. A copy of the Board Governance Policy Manual will be given to eachBoard member and revisions will be distributed, as appropriate.Board policies are adopted through a majority vote of the Board and only at Board meetings.Before adopting any policy, all Board members will receive a copy of the proposed policy inadvance of the meeting at which the vote is to be taken. All policies will be reviewed annuallyby the Board for accuracy and appropriateness, and recommendations will be made foramendment, addition, or elimination.3
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