Summary

All board members, regardless of their position or role, will be expected to perform certain duties and fulfill certain expectations, both individually and as a group. These responsibilities ensure the association’s successful functioning and continued relevance to our members and our profession.

Duties

• • Board human resources:
    • Strategic selection of board members
    • Board member development
  • Set EBAA’s strategic direction
  • Ensure adequate resources:
    • Financial
    • Human
    • Structural
  • Performance oversight:
    • Programmatic
    • Financial
    • Strategic
  • Advise and support President & CEO
  • Approve termination and hiring of President & CEO as needed

Expectations

• • Represent and make decisions based on the best interests of the association and the profession, rather than those of a specific eye bank or constituency
  • Be informed and knowledgeable about the association’s mission, services, policies, and programs
  • Arrive prepared for board meetings, having reviewed and understood background materials
  • Review and understand organization’s financial statements
  • Attend and participate in all board meetings and functions
  • Serve on assigned board committees
  • Promote the organization within and outside the association
  • Suggest possible nominees to the board
  • Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies

Desired Attributes

• • Balance of strategic and analytical thinking
  • Strong leadership/motivational skills
  • Facilitation capabilities to encourage all to participate in discussion
  • Deep understanding of EBAA’s mission, vision and values
  • Openness to alternative viewpoints
  • Mentoring skills
  • Broad perspective on all aspects of eye banking and corneal transplantation

Board Expectations and Descriptions Apply for Board Service