BOARD ROLES & COMMITTEES

Board Member Roles and Responsibilities

The role of the board is to:

Establish the mission, goals and policies of the organization, what we should accomplish and how we should conduct ourselves in the process.
Develop a long-range plan for the organization; define our strategy and a time frame for achievement of our goals.
Ensure the long term financial stability and strength of the organization, develop and maintain sources of income to provide for the continuing operation of the organization.
Ensure the long term organizational stability and strength of the organization, bring into the organization individuals with the necessary abilities to lead and manage the organization in the future.
Maintain the integrity, independence and ideals of the organization; do not allow individuals or organizations to compromise these principles.
Approve annual budgets, review operating and financial results, audit for compliance with internal policies and external requirements, review performance against goals.

The responsibilities of a board member are to:

Be committed to the mission, goals and policies of the organization.
Perform the functions and work of the board to the best of one’s ability.
Contribute financially to the organization to the best of one’s ability and seek financial support from
others outside of the organization.
Recommend others who could serve on the board or be of particular value to the organization in other
Capacities.
Avoid any conflicts of interest and situations that would compromise the principles of the organization or
lead to the perception of compromise.
Be knowledgeable about the organization, the services it provides and the renal community in which it operates.

Officers Roles & Duties

The officers have specific roles and responsibilities in addition to those they have as members of the board of directors.

All board officers are expected to be at and participate at all network meetings, functions or events.
In the event an officer position is vacated, an active officer can assume the position in interim.

President

The president is the executive officer of the organization and in this capacity shall:

Preside over board meetings.
- Outline notes for board meetings
- Calls all meetings open and close
- Calls for votes
Recommend what committees should be formed and who should chair them.
Serve as an ex-officio member of all other committees except the nominating committee.
Be a primary spokesperson for the organization.
Lead the board in the performance of its responsibilities.
President has final vote on any membership being revoked
President is responsible for communicating any issues and resolutions with all members
Perform such duties as directed by the bylaws and the board.
- First or Second signer on all checks

Vice President
The vice president is the operations officer of the organization and in this capacity shall:

Perform those functions delegated to the vice president by the president.
Perform the duties of the president when the president is unable to perform them.
Serve as chair of the membership committee.
Supports in a major role the event committee and events
If needed, serve as the chair of at least one other committee that is operational in scope.

Secretary
The secretary is the officer responsible for the records and correspondence of the organization and in this capacity shall:

Perform those functions delegated to the secretary by the president.
Responsible for all communications (electronic and printed) with all members & guests.
Safeguard all the records of the organization.
Record and retain the minutes of all board and collect and retain the minutes of all other committee meetings.
Give notice of meetings and distribute minutes and other documents as needed.
Serve as chair of one committee.

Treasurer
The treasurer is the financial officer of the organization and in this capacity shall:

Perform those functions delegated to the treasurer by the president.
Safeguard the assets of the organization.
Maintain control over the receipt and disbursement of the organization’s funds.
Serve as chair of the Finance committee.
Oversee the preparation of the annual budget.

Director

The director is not an elected officer, but an appointed member of the board by the president. The director is the officer responsible for committees *and in this capacity shall:

Perform those functions delegated by the president and the board.
Provide assistance and support for the committees.
Serve as chair of one committee.
Report to the board current status of all committee and progress.

Board Committees and Committee Members

The board of directors will form committees to perform specific functions, such as financial oversight, or perform certain work, such as plan workshops, training, marketing, etc. Committees may have non-board members as members except where specifically prohibited. The purpose or role of each committee is described under the heading of that committee. The responsibility of committee members in all cases shall be to:

Be committed to the purpose of the committee.
Become knowledgeable about the work of the committee.
Do the work of the committee.

Budget and Administration Committee

The role of the Budget and Administration committee is to perform the properly delegated functions and duties of the board related to ensuring the long-term financial stability and strength of the organization. The chair of the committee is the treasurer. The committee composition should include individuals with some background in business or finance and may include non-board members. The committee’s scope may be expanded by the board to include oversight of the administrative operations of the organization.

Board Nominating Committee

The role of the nominating committee is to recommend to the board for its consideration a list of qualified individuals who could become members of the board or any of its committees or contribute substantially to the organization in other capacities. The members of the nominating committee should not be candidates for election to the board and should understand the organization and its needs. Although elections may occur only annually, the committee will be involved in a continuous process of seeking, identifying and reviewing prospective candidates.

Governance Committee

The role of the governance committee is to recommend to the board for its consideration a multi-year plan for the organization that defines its mission, goals, needs, policies, etc., within a defined view of the future. This committee is also responsible for establishing leadership development process; protecting the Board integrity and establishing compliance with internal governance policies.

Revenue Generation Committee

The role of the fund development committee is to develop sources of income that will yield sufficient income to enable the organization to be financially stable and strong on an ongoing basis and achieve its goals.

Policy Committee

The role of the policy committee is to develop and implement programs that will successfully educate and inform the renal community about the needs of patients and their families and about how well these needs are being satisfied. Programs should also be developed and implemented to encourage the community to establish, utilize and report, on a large scale, quantifiable outcome measures of patient health and quality of life.

Membership Committee

This committee is responsible for increasing membership.

Program Committee

This committee is responsible for educational materials and programs, also responsible for the coordination of the instructor and their needs to support that program

Marketing Committee

This committee is responsible for developing methods and processes for creating awareness of DWFPBN both in the communities and general public.Other committees, such as: a convention committee, a bylaws committee and an awards committee, are formed for specific activities. Subcommittees can also be formed within a committee to address specific activities or roles.