Board Director Commitment Form

I understand that being a board member is a volunteer position, and by completing this application I agree the the follow Board Member Code of Conduct. 

Board Director Code of Conduct

As a board member I understand that I have duties of care, loyalty, and obedience to the organization. 

1. The duty of care is the duty to pay attention to the organization—to monitor its activities, see that its mission is being accomplished, and guard its financial resources. 
2. The duty of loyalty is the duty to avoid conflicts of interest, and 
3.  The duty of obedience is to carry out the purposes of the organization and to comply with the law.  

Key Responsibilities

As a Director, I agree to the following responsibilities: 

• Be informed.
• Understand the roles, responsibilities, and liabilities of serving on the Board.
• Advance the mission of the Peer and Family Career Academy
• Maintain knowledge of the organization’s mission, services, policies, and programs.
• Keep up-to-date on developments in the mental health and/or substance abuse field.
• Select and hire the Executive Director (ED) through a Board approved process. 
• Provide ongoing support and guidance for the ED.  
• Understand the role of the ED versus the role of a Board Director (see the Board Training Manual).
• Provide support and advice to the staff and avoid interfering in management activities.
• Annually review ED performance. 
• Ensure effective organizational planning.  
• Determine and monitor the organization’s programs and services.
• Participate in the development of a strategic plan to accomplish the mission, oversee its implementation and evaluate its success.
• Actively participate in all board and organizational activities.
• Contribute at least 6 hours per month by attending board meetings, committee meeting, fundraising events, or fulfilling committee assignments.
• Attend 75% of monthly board meetings, either by phone or in person.
• Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings.
• Serve on at least one committee and periodically take on special assignments. 
• Suggest nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to the organization. 
• Assess the board’s performance.
• Participate and contribute to organizational marketing and fundraising activities. 
•  Ensure adequate resources.
• Make a personal financial contribution to the organization, or find a financial contribution.
• Participate in fundraising efforts of the PFCA.
• Support the organization by representing the organization in the community and with funders.
• Carry out the fiduciary responsibilities of the board, such as reviewing the organization’s annual financial statements, selecting an auditor and receiving the auditor’s report.
• Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.