Voluntary Board Director

EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTARY BOARD OF MANAGEMNET (VBOM)

• Be committed to the aims, objectives, policies, procedures and codes of practice of the Project and will to work as part of a team to implement them;
• To attend regular VBOM meetings
• Be prepared to take responsibility as a member of the VBOM for decisions which are made and to see that those decisions are put into action;
• To be familiar with the policies, procedures and Strategic Plan of the Project;
• To follow through on any work that has been allocated and be willing to take part in activities outside of the meetings e.g. participation in training, visits to other groups, sub-group work etc.;
• Be prepared to actively support and promote the work of the Project;
• Maintain boundaries and confidentiality of the Project and act in the best interests of the organisation  through working from agreed codes of conduct

THE OVER ALL ROLE OF THE VOLUNTARY BOARD OF MANAGEMENT (VBOM)

• To ensure that the organisation has an appropriate legal structure and is representative and inclusive of people from all parts of the community;
• In conjunction with the Project manager to develop the over all vision, aims and objectives of the organisation.
• In conjunction with the Project Manager to make policy decisions and / or changes and develop internal policies, procedures and appropriate codes of practice;
• To ensure that all members of the staff, the Board and volunteers abide by the policies and procedures of the Projects;
• To ensure that the Projects fulfils it’s legal obligations;
• To take on the role as employers, ensure the Project follows good employment practice and delegate responsibility for staff support and supervision to a Staffing Sub-group;
• To delegate responsibility for the day to day running of the Project to the Project Manager and staff;
• To ensure accountability for all finances and delegate the management of that to a Financial Sub-group and the Project Manager / Administrator;
• To contribute to the development of the Projects Three Year Strategic Plans and ensure ongoing review and planning takes place;
• To positively represent the organisation to outside groups and media etc.;
• To ensure that the Project is in touch with the needs of the community and be open to feedback and consultation