Board Member Expectations
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
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- 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
- Board human resources:
Expectations
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- 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
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- 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