Sample Board of Directors Governance Policy Manual - Bureau of ...
Sample Board of Directors Governance Policy Manual - Bureau of ...
Sample Board of Directors Governance Policy Manual - Bureau of ...
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WHAT DOES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DO?The Executive Director is appointed by and responsible to the <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Directors</strong> as the ChiefExecutive Officer and is charged with providing leadership and over-all direction andadministration <strong>of</strong> the operations <strong>of</strong> the center. He or she interprets and applies the policies <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Directors</strong>; establishes basic policies within which the various activities are carried out;guides and develops short and long-range planning; and evaluates activities in terms <strong>of</strong>objectives.A. Planning:Develops and gains <strong>Board</strong> approval on the goals, objectives and priorities for the centerB. Budget and Finance:C. Staff:Reviews and approves the center’s budget for <strong>Board</strong> approval as prepared by the CFO.Supervises staff in carrying out the plans and programs <strong>of</strong> the center. Determinesresponsibilities and authority among staff and assures that high standards <strong>of</strong> performanceare being metD. Resources:Works with <strong>Board</strong> to secure adequate resources to carry out the center’s programs andmonitors the allocation <strong>of</strong> these resources to insure they are used effectively andefficientlyE. Administration:Is responsible for the day-to-day administration <strong>of</strong> the activities <strong>of</strong> the centerF. Review and Evaluation:Monitors, and revises when necessary, the activities <strong>of</strong> the center in order to gain greaterprogram effectiveness. Assists <strong>Board</strong> in evaluating progress and outcomes <strong>of</strong> programs,and recommends revisions <strong>of</strong> goals or objectives when needed in order to improveorganizational performance29