Board Member Duties

Board Member Job Description

Title: Member, E-Democracy.org Board of Directors; reports to Board

Role: To serve as a voting member of the E-Democracy.org Board of Directors, supporting the mission and goals, adopting and ensuring execution of the strategic plan, developing policies, procedures and regulations, monitoring financial performance, supporting financial viability, and promoting E-Democracy.org’s programs. 

 Term: Two years, renewable 

 Responsibilities and Expectations  

Contributions and leadership: 

• Participate in at least two-thirds of scheduled Board meetings per year and give sufficient notice to Board Chair when conflicts arise (future 2016 meetings are quarterly via teleconference on July 26, and October 25) 
• Actively participate in scheduled Board retreats, planning meetings, committees, workshops, or other Board development activities agreed upon by the Board Support and participate when possible in scheduled special events 
• Support the organization’s ability to achieve its mission by actively supporting a variety of fundraising efforts 
• Fully understand and act in accordance with the adopted mission, goals, and strategies 
• Bring personal/professional expertise and that of others to support the mission and goals of E-Democracy.org
• Represent and serve as an advocate for E-Democracy.org

Governance:

• Abide by the articles of incorporation, bylaws, and policies 
  
• Ensure E-Democracy.org meets all legal and corporate requirements 
• Establish and monitor policy and short- and long-range planning goals Ensure fiscal controls and accountability 
• Avoid any conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict, and disclose such if unavoidable 
• Hire, provide oversight for, and evaluate staff Provide written notice of resignation to the Chair of the Board if at any time unable to fulfill these commitments