Sanders County Coalition for Families

Sanders County Coalition For Families

Board of Directors

Commitment to Serve

I, , recognizing the important responsibility I am undertaking as a member of Board of Directors of the Sanders County Coalition For Families (SCCFF), hereby personally pledge to carry out in a trustworthy and diligent manner, all duties and obligations inherent in my role as a Board Member.

MY ROLE

I acknowledge that my primary role as a Board Member is to contribute to the promotion of the SCCFF mission and to carry out the functions of the office of Board Member as described in the SCCFF By-Laws. My role as a Board Member will focus on the development of Board policies that govern the implementation of the organizational plans and purposes.

MY COMMITMENT

I will exercise the duties and responsibilities of this office with integrity, professionalism and due care. I will strive to maintain the philosophies of the Coalition.

1. To establish, as a high priority, my attendance at all SCCFF meetings as scheduled.

1. To actively participate in the discussion of issues and business to be addressed at the scheduled meetings, having read the agenda and all background material relevant to the meeting.

1. To represent SCCFF in a positive and supportive manner at all times and in all places.

1. To observe the established procedures for conducting a meeting and display courteous conduct at all board and committee meetings.

1. To make policy and monitor subsequent results.

1. To avoid conflicts of interest between my position as a Board Members and my personal and professional life. If such a conflict does arise, I will declare that conflict before the Board and refrain from voting on matters in which I have a conflict. I will honor the Conflict Resolution procedure as defined by the Coalition membership.

1. To agree to serve on at least one committee, attend meetings of the Board of Directors, and participate in the accomplishments of its objectives. If I chair a committee, I will:

1. call meetings in a consistent manner to fulfill the objectives of the work load;

1. insure that agenda and support materials are mailed to all members in advance of the meetings;

1. conduct the meeting in an orderly, fair, open and efficient manner and

1. make committee progress reports/minutes available to the Board of Directors at their scheduled meetings using the adopted format.

1. To participate in: (a) board self-evaluation programs; and (b) board development workshops, seminars and other educational events that enhance my skills as a Board Member. Such educational pursuits will most likely be at my own expense.

1. To participate as a Board Member, by attending at least four (4) of the six (6) scheduled Board Meetings in each Fiscal Year. If for any reason, I find myself unable to carry out the above duties as best I can, I agree to resign from my position on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has the responsibility to request my resignation if I am unable to fulfill my obligations.

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