Trustee Hope House Board Job Description
Accountable to: Full board
Function: Governs the affairs of Hope House
Responsibilities:
Accept as a personal duty the responsibility to keep up to date on the emerging issues and promote the work of the organization in Findlay/Hancock County.
Adopt rules, regulations and by-laws consistent with purpose of Hope House and its articles of incorporation, by-laws, policies and procedures.
Authorize the establishment of committees and approve appointments made by the president.
Cause an annual audit of financial books and records of the corporation.
Review and approve compensation of the Chief Executive Officer necessary for successful operation of the corporation.
Develop a strategic plan and set policies governing the implementation of policies and program to achieve the strategic plan.
Approve the budget of Hope House and help develop the financial base to support the budget.
Participate in an annual board evaluation.
Provide personal financial support of Hope House.
Regularly attend board of trustee meetings and understand that if three consecutive board meetings are missed, the trustee’s seat may be considered vacant.
Resign from the board should circumstances change so the commitment to the board cannot be met.