Board of Directors Description & Duties
The Board of Directors is the legal and governing authority for Salina Health Education Foundation. A Director is informed on organizational matters and participates as needed in the Board’s deliberations and decisions regarding policy, finance, programs, personnel, compliance, grant oversight, and strategic planning. At least 51% of Board of Director members must be consumers (patients) or legal guardian of consumers of the SHEF’s health and related services. A Director will serve a three (3) year term and may serve three (3) successive terms if elected. This is a volunteer position and Directors will not be financially compensated.
Duties of a Director include:
• Supporting the mission and vision of the organization, as per SHEF’s Strategic Plan
• Attendance at Board meetings, as per the SHEF Bylaws
• Participating in informed discussion regarding the organization
• Monitoring and reviewing policies
• Reviewing organizational bylaws
• Reviewing and approving the budget
• Accommodating different views and ensuring informed discussion in a collegial
atmosphere
• Approving, where appropriate, policy and other recommendations received from the
Board, its standing committees, and other staff members
• Participating in the development and/or implementation of the organization’s strategic
plan
• Regular promotion, fundraising, and engagement with the organization
Board of Director Time Commitments
Directors will be expected to commit to twelve (12), two (2) hour meetings per year. The Board
of Directors will meet each month, unless otherwise stated. Additional meetings may be required
and are subject to change with or without notice.