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Board Member

Board member job description

Compass IL Board members, appointed for a three-year term, are expected to regularly attend Board meetings, which will take place six times a year, and be a member of at least one committee, which will meet a similar number of times. Meetings are usually held in Menomonie, but may on occasion be held in other locations within the service area.

Travel arrangements are the responsibility of the Board member, but travel reimbursement may be available for expenses incurred, There are 13 members on the Board of Directors, 51% of whom must have a disability.

Basic requirements

All Board members will possess:

  1. A sincere awareness of and interest in the ability of individuals with disabilities to lead independent lifestyles.
  2. A sincere conviction that Compass IL performs a useful public service.
  3. A concern with Compass IL’s role in the community.
  4. A skill/interest in areas such as fundraising, management, law, public relations, disability issues.
  5. An ability to represent a current or potential service population.
  6. An ability and willingness to listen with an open mind.

Basic responsibilities

All Board members will:

  1. Attend and participate in Board and committee meetings.
  2. Make a firm commitment to achieve Compass IL’s goals and objectives.
  3. Help the Board to reach group decisions.
  4. Maintain awareness of changing needs in the community.
  5. Support and participate in fundraising activities.
  6. Perform the job effectively by constantly evaluating one’s changing role in the contribution to the board.
  7. Engage in creative strategic planning with other board members and Compass IL staff.
  8. Assume responsibility for the disposition of Compass IL resources in a manner that is both legal and in the best interest of Compass IL and the persons served.

Specific responsibilities

All Board members are required to:

  1. Commit to an average of 4 to 6 hours a month for Board and committee meetings and associated functions.
  2. Possess and use specific skills and contacts for the betterment of Compass IL (fundraising, community service, contacts, etc.).
  3. Make themselves available, at least by telephone, to address unexpected problems or developments.
  4. Participate in at least one Board committee and, if unable to attend, contact committee chair.
  5. Attend all Board meetings and, if unable to attend, contact the Executive Director.

Role of the Board of Directors

  1. Attends Compass IL Board and committee meetings.
  2. Develops and maintains annual Compass IL short- and long-range goals and objectives.
  3. Maintains authority and responsibility for policies, procedures, and programs involving the delivery of independent living services for Compass IL.
  4. Provides sanction and legitimacy to the work of Compass IL.
  5. Ensures continued financial stability of Compass IL.
  6. Encourages appropriate non-board individuals to serve on task/ad-hoc committees.
  7. Promotes a positive and productive work environment for the staff.
  8. Develops and oversees personnel policies.

To inquire or apply, please email Kyle Kleist or call 715-233-1070.

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