Board of Directors Responsibilities

1. Attend all board meetings & functions

1.1. Prepare for each meeting by reviewing materials

1.2. Provide candid and constructive comments

2. Contribute to the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the

strategic plan

3. Promote the BIAAZ mission, programs and services

4. Ensure programs & services adequately address participant needs

4.1. Develop awareness of state and national trends and medical

innovations that impact the quality of life of survivors

5. Agree to participate on a committee, task force, or special assignment at least

once during a board term

6. Invest in the professional development of the Board of Directors

6.1. Foster a commitment to enhance personal knowledge of board

responsibilities

6.2. Participate in trainings, retreats and workshops

6.3. Share expertise

7. Make a personal financial contribution to the BIAAZ at least annually

8. Become a member of BIAAZ

9. Recommend possible nominees for the Board of Directors

10. Develop knowledge of board financial, legal and public responsibilities

10.1. Follow conflict of interest policy

10.2. Assist BOD in carrying out fiduciary responsibilities

10.3. Ensure adequate funds are raised

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 10.4. Approve major policies

10.5. Approve and be familiar with agency by-laws

11. Possess the skills to be a successful board member or the initiative to

develop certain skills if you do not already have them:

11.1. Ability to listen, analyze, think clearly and creatively

11.2. Capacity to work well with people individually and in a group

11.3. Willingness to take responsibility and follow through

11.4. Honesty, altruism, sensitivity to and tolerance of differing views, a

friendly, responsible and patient approach, community building skills,
personal integrity, sense of humor

I have read the above description:

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