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