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The Board of Directors hires the Executive Director, monitors the effectiveness of theDirector’s performance, and removes the Director when his or her performance isunsatisfactory. It determines the salary scales and benefits for the staff, and it developspersonnel policies. (However, staff members are hired, evaluated, and, if necessary,removed by the Executive Director, not the Board.)F. Board Development:The Board of Directors determines the structure of the Board and committeemembership. It nominates and selects new Board members and sets the standards for itsown periodic self-evaluation. (This self-evaluation process is rare among nonprofitBoards, but it can be an important means of maintaining an effective and qualified Boardof Directors).G. Public Relations:The Board of Directors communicates with fundors, community leaders, and otherinterested parties about the program. It represents the center in the community, and itadvises the staff in the development of a public relations plan.H. Policy:Members of the Board determine the center’s policies. Policies can be defined as thebroad guidelines that provide a framework for future decision making. Policies arereflected in procedures, which are the more specific, narrow parameters that are used inorganizational decision making.Procedures clarify what steps must be taken, what rules must be followed, and who mustbe included in the process. Procedures are generally formulated by the staff rather thanby the Board.28
WHAT DOES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DO?The Executive Director is appointed by and responsible to the Board of Directors as the ChiefExecutive Officer and is charged with providing leadership and over-all direction andadministration of the operations of the center. He or she interprets and applies the policies of theBoard of Directors; establishes basic policies within which the various activities are carried out;guides and develops short and long-range planning; and evaluates activities in terms ofobjectives.A. Planning:Develops and gains Board approval on the goals, objectives and priorities for the centerB. Budget and Finance:C. Staff:Reviews and approves the center’s budget for Board approval as prepared by the CFO.Supervises staff in carrying out the plans and programs of the center. Determinesresponsibilities and authority among staff and assures that high standards of performanceare being metD. Resources:Works with Board to secure adequate resources to carry out the center’s programs andmonitors the allocation of these resources to insure they are used effectively andefficientlyE. Administration:Is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the activities of the centerF. Review and Evaluation:Monitors, and revises when necessary, the activities of the center in order to gain greaterprogram effectiveness. Assists Board in evaluating progress and outcomes of programs,and recommends revisions of goals or objectives when needed in order to improveorganizational performance29
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