Sample Board of Directors Governance Policy Manual - Bureau of ...

APPENDIX IEXAMPLEBOARD MEMBER POSITION DESCRIPTIONDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS1. To put the interests of the health center above any personal or other business interest2. To maintain the confidentiality of Board information3. To serve on at least one Board committee4. To attend Board and committee meetings regularly5. To review information provided to the Board6. To exercise reasonable business judgment in the conduct of Board business7. To participate actively in Board issues by critiquing reports and providing innovativeresolutions to problemsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARDMEMBERS1. Ability to read and understand standard financial statements.2. Understanding of the concept and operation of a HRSA/BPHC funded health center.3. Training and/or experience in one or more of the following areas (does not apply toconsumer members):A. managementB. health care deliveryC. lawD. financial managementE. marketing/public relations24