The purpose of the Board of Directors of the Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center (HSDC) is to act in consultation with senior management to determine priorities, policies and direction for the Center, and to exercise ultimate authority over all agency operations. The Board is not normally involved in any day-to-day activities of the agency, but rather serves as the oversight and governance entity of the agency.
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors:
- Define and monitor the vision, mission and values of the agency
- Exercise due diligence in the oversight of the agency and its operations
- Create policies and strategic direction designed to ensure the implementation of the agency’s mission and its financial health
- Collectively hire and supervise the agency’s Executive Director
- Monitor the fiscal health of the agency
- Select and support the Board’s Officers
Responsibilities of Individual Directors:
- Accept, support and endorse the agency’s mission
- Serve as an advocate/ambassador for the agency
- Learn about the agency, its programs, products and services
- Assist in fundraising activities that benefit HSDC
- Assist in identifying and recruiting additional Board members
- Serve as Officer of the Board if appropriate
- Adhere to the BYLAWS
Contribute:
- Time – regularly attend and participate in Board and Committee meetings and agency events
- Talent – serve as a resource for the Board, the Executive Director and HSDC
- Treasure – contribute financially to the annual campaign so as to maintain and demonstrate 100% participation by the Board, and make additional financial contributions as each member is able and comfortable doing in light of each individual member’s resources and other obligations.
Code of Ethics for the Board of Directors:
- Complete confidentiality
- No conflict or appearance of conflict of interest
- Treatment of each other, staff, and clients with respect
- Carry forth the decisions of the Board regardless of individual opinion
- Honor all communication modes
- Be inclusive and respectful
