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Section 0 - General

  • 0.1 Best Practices

  • 0.2 Sample Handbooks

Section 1 - Purpose

  • 1.1 Community Development

  • 1.2 Sector Specific: Arts; Public Libraries; Student Government

  • 1.3 Mission. Vision.

  • 1.4 Values

Section 2 - Board/CEO Partnership

  • 2.1 Board-CEO Partnership

  • 2.2 Chair-CEO Partnership

  • 2.3 Selection of the CEO

  • 2.4 Competencies/Job Description

  • 2.5 Compensation

  • 2.6 Evaluation

  • 2.7 Sucession and Transitions

Section 3 - Roles & Structure of the Board

  • 3.1 Types of Boards

  • 3.2 Functions & Structures

  • 3.3 Board Role & Responsibilities

  • 3.4 Role of the Board Member

  • 3.5 Role of the Chair

  • 3.6 Code of Conduct

Section 4 - Intentional Practices

  • 4.1 Intentional Practices - General

  • 4.2 Effective Meetings

  • 4.3 Meeting Rules of Order

  • 4.4 Agendas and Minutes

  • 4.5 Consent Agendas

  • 4.6 Context for Meetings

  • 4.7 Board Culture

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Section 5 - Strategic Planning & Policy Development

  • 5.1 Strategic Planning

  • 5.1 Plan - Implementation & Monitoring

  • 5.3 Policy - Development, Monitoring, Review

  • 5.4 Partnerships - Community Partnerships

Section 6- Ensuring Sustainable Resources

  • 6.1 Advocacy

  • 6.2 Plan - Influence

  • 6.3 Board Capacity

  • 6.4 Partnerships - Government Relations

  • 6.5 Fundraising

Section 7 - Oversight & Accountability. Measurement.

  • 7.1 Accountability

  • 7.2 Key Success Factors

  • 7.3 Policy - Outcomes

Section 8 - Oversight & Accountability. Financial & Legal

  • 8.1 Legal Requirements

  • 8.2 Bylaws. Policies

  • 8.3 Fiduciary Oversight. Audits.

  • 8.4 Financial Literacy

  • 8.5 Budget Development. Presentation.

  • 8.6 Risk Management

Section 9 - Inquiry & Transparency

  • 9.1 Fostering Inquiry

  • 9.2 Board Profile

  • 9.3 Fostering Public Engagement

  • 9.4 External Communications

  • 9.5 Annual Reports

Section 10 - Board Development & Revitalization

  • 10.1 Renewal & Revitalization

  • 10.2 Recruitment of New Members

  • 10.3 Onboarding & Orientation

  • 10.4 Education & Training

  • 10.5 Self-Assessments & Continual Improvement

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