Characteristics of an Effective Board of Directors
1. Effective boards understand
Independent Living Philosophy and are willing to support it.
2. Commit their time to meetings, training,
and getting involved in organizational efforts.
3. Demonstrate leadership qualities through setting goals and providing
direction for achieving those goals.
4. Represent cross disabilities and total community representation.
5. Knowledgeable
about finance, law, management, and social policy and other influential members of the community.
6. Plan and receive periodic
training regarding their responsibilities, roles, and mission.
7. Understand the board by-laws and demonstrates
legal responsibility of the CIL.
8. Have job descriptions outlining board and committee responsibilities
for each position.
9. Have board member manuals, which define, board responsibilities and responsibilities
delegated to the center employees.
10. Communicate with center employees through the center's executive director.
11. Geographically
represent the entire service catchment area.
