BOD Job Descriptions

LAKES AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MEMBER JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE: To act as a voting member of the Board with full authority and responsibility to develop policies, procedures and regulations for the operation of the organization; to monitor the organization's financial health, programs and overall performance; and to provide the Chief Executive Officer with the resources to meet the needs of those the organization serves.

THE FULL BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish policies.
• Hire and evaluate the administrator.
• Secure adequate funding for the organization.
• Make a meaningful financial contribution.
• Monitor finances.
• Create and update a long-range plan for the organization.
• Select and support the organization's Board officers and periodically review their performances.
• Adopt key operating policies and procedures; approve contracts as appropriate.

INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS DUTIES:

• Attend all Board meetings and activities, including special events and Board retreats.
• Become knowledgeable about the organization.
• Come to Board meetings well-prepared and well-informed about issues on the agenda.
• Contribute to meetings by expressing your point of view.
• Consider other points of view, make constructive suggestions and help the Board make decisions that benefit those the organization serves.
• Represent organizations to individuals, the public and to other organizations.
• Support the organization through a meaningful personal financial gift.
• Assume Board leadership roles when asked.
• Keep the administrator informed about any concerns the community has.

LAKES AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE: To supervise the members of the Board as the principal elected officer of the Board.

DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT:

• Preside over the meetings of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.
• Serve as ex-officio member of all committees.
• Work with the administrator to see that all orders and resolutions of the Board are carried out.
• Coordinate the work of the Board, officers and committees of the Board.
• Call special meetings as the need arises.
• Appoint all committee officers.
• Establish communication between Board members and the administrator.
• Facilitate the Board's decision making process.
• Develop a positive working relationship with the administrator.
• Act as official spokesperson for the Board.
• Work with the administrator on new Board member orientation.
• Oversee the search for a new administrator when the need arises.
• Coordinate and participate in the administrator's annual performance evaluation.
• Work with the nominating committee to recruit new Board members.
• Foster a sense of team spirit on the Board.
• Perform all other functions required by the office of President.

LAKES AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE: To maintain leadership continuity by performing the duties of Board President in his or her absence.

DUTIES OF THE VICE PRESIDENT:

• Attend all Board and Executive Committee meetings.
• Know the organization and the Board President’s responsibilities.
• Be prepared to perform the Board President’s duties when called to do so.
• Chair at least one committee.
• Carry out special assignments as requested by the Board President.

LAKES AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SECRETARY OF THE BOARD JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE: To maintain all Board records and ensure their accuracy.

DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD:

• Attend all Board meetings.
• Record actions/statements at Board meetings and generate minutes.
• Make sure that Board members are notified of the times and dates of all meetings.
• Review records of the Board and ensure their safety.
• Review Board meeting minutes for accuracy.
• Keep a register of Board members’ addresses and phone numbers.
• When necessary, obtain information from records and minutes to help Board members in the decision making process.

LAKES AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TREASURER OF THE BOARD JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE: To help ensure the fiscal integrity of the organization by providing oversight of its financial activities and ensuring the accuracy of all financial records.

DUTIES OF THE TREASURER:

• Attend all Board meetings and Executive Committee meetings.
• Work with staff to submit a full and accurate financial statement to the Board.
• Review the organizations annual audit and answer any questions other Board members may have about it.
• Ensure that the Board's financial policies are being followed.
• Give regular reports to the Board as to the financial health of the organization.
• Assist in preparing the annual budget.
• Chair the Finance Committee.