Primary Role

The Board of Directors of Family Counseling Service shall be a self-perpetuating, legally responsible governing body serving as a link between the agency and the community. It shall consist of at least 7 diverse directors.

The Board assumes responsibility for policy development of the agency by adopting policies and reviewing policies when legal requirements or regulations change (or a minimum of every four years).

Keeping the mission of the agency in mind, the Board of Directors also assumes responsibility for monitoring and evaluating the Executive Director, planning for the organization’s long term direction and the future as part of the planning and quality improvement process, overseeing financial management and ensuring that the use of resources and service delivery benefit the community.

Terms

The office of each member of the Board of Directors shall be 3 years (some exceptions apply).

Qualifications

1. A genuine interest in community problems.
2. Varied interests and contacts in the community.
3. A willingness to devote sufficient time to give adequate and active attention to his/her responsibility as a Board member.
4. Regular attendance of monthly meetings as well as additional meeting times may also be required.

Any Member absenting himself/herself from three regular meetings of the Board within a calendar year without reasonable excuse acceptable to the Board shall automatically forfeit Board membership.