The board delegates to the organization's chief executive sufficient authority to lead the staff and carry out the organization's mission.
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Board members do not interact with staff directly to influence staff behavior or program management without first coordinating with and getting the agreement of the chief executive officer.
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If a new policy is needed for the board or the organization as a whole, the issue is clearly presented to and discussed by the board.
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Policies exist for key areas such as finance, human resources, safety, conflicts of interest, legal and ethical compliance, and any other functions unique to our organization's work.
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Our organization's mission and purpose are clearly understood and accepted by our board.
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The members of the board reach consensus on a vision that communicates where the organization will be headed over the next 3-5 years.
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Board members are updated regularly on our knowledge of new best practices in membership organizations.
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Our board's structure allows us to get our work done in a timely and effective way.
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The board's ad hoc and standing committees streamline our work process and increase board effectiveness.
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Standing and ad hoc committees report on their progress to the full board in a consistent and timely way.
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Our board's meetings schedule has the right number and length of meetings.
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Our board thoroughly examines the pros and cons of all major issues and makes fully informed decisions.
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Board meetings are generally well-run and make good use of members' time.
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Conflicts of interest are disclosed and dealt with openly.
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Our board successfully assesses the expertise, skills, and other contributions we need from potential new board members to maintain or increase our effectiveness.
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Board members are adequately knowledgeable about the organization's programs and services.
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A majority of board members attends critical organizational events designed to promote the organization with key publics (Convenor meetings, webinars, fundraising events, major programs, etc.)
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If a new policy is needed for the board or the organization as a whole, the issue is clearly presented to and discussed by the full board.
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Decisions are always based on the needs of members, the organization and the business community at large.
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