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October 1, 2010: Board Member Job Descriptions? |
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In a word, YES, you should have them for all board members as well as for all volunteers working for your organization. Start with the basics: descriptions for officers. Somehow, a lot of bylaws used by nonprofits
seem to be very sparse on defining the core duties of officers. While a fully detailed job description doesn’t
fit within the bylaws structure, a short meaty paragraph does. It may help by starting with a longer
description and then summarize with a paragraph that fits better in the
bylaws. Remember, bylaws can be updated
any time, with proper consideration by the board, according to the procedures
set out for this purpose in the adopted bylaws of the organization.
A set of sample board
officer job descriptions can be found at the Free Management Library™.
It is critical for the board to set an example for all
volunteers by having clear descriptions of duties, working conditions, supervision,
duration of expected service, etc. This
means a signed job description for all board members that is reviewed annually
or as needed.
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