Individual Board member duties and responsibilities

General expectations

• Know and support LION’s mission, values, goals, policies, programs, and services.
• Stay abreast of the organization’s developing trends.
• Serve in leadership positions or undertake special assignments willingly when asked.
• Avoid prejudiced judgments on the basis of information received from individuals.
• Urge those with grievances to follow established policies and procedures.
• Suggest nominees for the Board.
• Speak on behalf of the organization only when asked to do so by the Board Chair
• Bring a sense of humor to the Board’s deliberations.

Meetings

• Prepare for and participate in Board and committee meetings, and other organization activities.
• Support the majority decision of the Board.
• Maintain confidentiality of the Board’s regular meetings and executive sessions.
• Suggest agenda items periodically for Board and committee meetings to ensure that significant policy related matters are addressed.

Avoiding conflict

• Disclose any possible conflicts to the Board Chair in a timely fashion.
• Be independent and objective. Form decisions based on a sense of fairness and personal integrity.
• Never accept or offer favors or gifts from or to anyone who does business with the organization.

Fiduciary responsibility

• Ensure fiduciary responsibilities of the Board are responsibly met.
• Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements and otherwise help the Board fulfill its fiduciary responsibility.

Fundraising

• Give an annual, personal, cash gift according to personal means.
• Assist resource development by supporting fund raising and sponsorships through personal influence with others.