Video Reflection Questions: Board Member Individual Job Description

Your recruitment of Board Members should begin with an up-to-date job description. What expectations should be included in this description?
Be clear and honest about your expectations, including attendance at meetings, service on committees, attendance at events and ambassador type work, and philanthropic expectations. Give a realistic estimate of the time commitment involved.
Regarding the expectation of “learning about the organization’s services and industry,” how might a board member meet this expectation?
Take advantage of educational opportunities.
Be clear that the Board’s role is ____________ and not ______________.
Governance and not operations.
True or False: Your job description will help communicate expectations and will also serve as a tool of board member self-reflection.
True.