The board of directors is responsible for:

• Maintaining the YWCA as a separate autonomous women’s organization with an established Mission 
• Fostering development of the Association as a women’s membership movement
• Educating the members about the meaning and importance of the Association’s Mission and Purpose and promoting the Mission, Purpose and Association services to the community
• Willingness to make the required time commitment
• Expanding the membership in the local Association and maintaining membership in the YWCA USA
• Determining and carrying out the policies and programs of the Association
• Insuring that the Association’s policies and practices reflect the YWCA’s commitment to racial, ethnic and cultural diversity and the empowerment of women
• Adopting an annual budget and monitoring operating funds and capital assets for the use of the Association
• Commitment to the financial well-being of the YWCA, including oversight of the budget and fundraising process, making an annual contribution to the organization, and participating in at least one fund raising event each year
• Adopting personnel policies and employing the Executive Director, who is responsible for the day-to-day operation and management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Attendance at all meetings of the board of directors
• Attendance at workshops, board training, and any other special meetings that are scheduled
• Electing the officers of the Association
• Approval of all contracts and leases over a specified amount as determined by the board