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BOARD
OF DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITIES
Ohio CASA has a board that includes business, community,
and philanthropic leaders from around the state, as well as several
county CASA directors. Having a board that includes a diversity of
members from throughout Ohio increases the sense of ownership of Ohio
CASA’s issues among the local population and fosters a sense of local
responsibility for improving the CASA programs throughout the state.
Community, neighborhood, and county directors can recommend programs and
research consistent with our mission that would better serve CASA
children. Business and philanthropic leaders can provide
entrepreneurial expertise as well as work to develop a solid base of
individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
The board monitors the effectiveness of Ohio CASA’s work
as it impacts the children we serve, functions in a fiduciary role with
respect to the Ohio CASA Association, and provides direction for the
Association’s efforts. The board must actively participate with the
staff in the Association’s overall planning process, assist in creating
program ideas and identify other areas of work consistent with our
mission. Additionally, the board must assist in securing adequate
funding and identify other appropriate resources for the Association’s
continued work.
Board members are elected to a three year term with a
limit of serving for two consecutive terms.
Responsibilities and Powers of the Board of Directors
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Establish
policies for administering the program and services which are in
harmony with the mission of the association. |
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Employ and
evaluate the performance of the executive director. |
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Actively
participate in securing funds required for expenses and
long-range financial stability of the association and identify
other appropriate resources. |
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Ensure the
financial affairs of the agency are conducted on a responsible
basis in accordance with established policies. |
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Actively
participate in short-range and long-range planning and goal
setting for the Association. |
Principal Duties
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Prepare for,
attend and participate in quarterly board meetings. |
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Attend
meetings of standing committees, as well as any special ad hoc
committees to which appointed. |
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Cultivate
sources of financial support. |
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Assume board
leadership responsibilities as requested and as possible. |
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Represent
the Association at community events, organizations, and with
private individuals by speaking proudly and positively of the
Association. |
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Be informed
about the Association’s mission, goals, programs, policies and
services. |
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Be informed
about the needs of the community and our constituents. |
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Evaluate
annual organization performance and maintain progress towards
short and long range organization goals. |
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Provide
references for board membership, fundraising possibilities and
other appropriate resources. |
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