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\n¡ Be a strategist, visionary, and generative thinker.  \n¡ Be fair and open-minded.  \n¡ Be authentic and genuine.  \n¡ Develop and use group facilitation skills.  \n¡ Encourage open communication and constructive debate.  \n¡ Be a student and a teacher.  \nCommitment to the Board  \n¡ Engage board members to take ownership for the work of the board.  \n¡ Celebrate the hard work and achievements of individual board members and the collective board.  \n¡ Promote outstanding board development and governance practices.  \nCommitment to the Organization  \n¡ Show an understanding of, and passion for, the mission, values, and work of the organization.  \n¡ Engage board members to show the same commitment.  \n¡ Uphold legal and ethical standards of conduct.  \n¡ Ensure board members and management (including board chair and ED/CEO) speak with ONE voice in the community.  \n¡ Ensure transparency, compliance, and accountability for the organization’s operations.  \nKey Duties (The What)  \nExecutive Director/CEO  \n¡ Cultivate a working partnership with the ED/CEO.  \n¡ Oversee hiring, monitoring, and evaluation of the ED/CEO.  \nBoard Members  \n¡ Focus on governance responsibilities.  \n¡ Ensure that every board member carries out the roles and responsibilities of boar service within the context of legal obligations (duty of care, duty of loyalty, duty of obedience) .  \n¡ Be the contact for board members on board issues (communication with you – not around you.)  \n¡ Oversee board assessment process.  \nP.O.Box 86190 ● Portland, Oregon 97286 ● 503-249-0000 ● [www.solidgroundconsulting.com](www.solidgroundconsulting.com)  \nMeetings  \n¡ Preside at all meetings of the board and executive committee and at other meetings and events as necessary.  \n¡ Develop a board agenda of items that require board input and use a consent agenda for“information only” items.  \n¡ Promote meaningful dialogue at board meetings and give every board member an opportunity to contribute.  \nBoard Structure  \n¡ Other than the standing committees outlined in the bylaws, adopt a work structure that efficiently supports the work of the board and ensures communication linkages.  \n¡ Appoint board committee and task force chairs.  \n¡ Ensure ongoing communication with the board.  \n¡ Serve as ex officio member of all committees except the governance committee when discussing elections (no need to attend all committee meetings, but firsthand experience does provide insight into seeing what committee members are grappling with) .  \nCommunity  \n¡ Cultivate relationships with individual donors, funders, and other community stakeholders in collaboration with staff.  \n¡ Serve as a community ambassador to share with others about the organization.  \n¡ Be an advocate for the organization.  \n¡ Serve in a public relations role by giving speeches, welcoming others, and/or showing support for lead players (e.g. ED/CEO, senior management, committee/event chairs) at the annual meeting, organizational programs, and community events as appropriate.  \n¡ Pen an article, column, or blog to be featured on the organization’s Web site, in a newsletter, and on other social media/communication outlets.  \nPartner with the ED/CEO and Board Members  \n¡ Ensure a comprehensive board development plan.  \n¡ Assess and monitor organizational alignment with mission.  \n¡ Engage in strategic planning and program evaluation.  \n¡ Oversee fiscal affairs and organizational assets.  \n¡ Ensure legal and ethical compliance of all board work.  \n¡ Develop and maintain risk management safeguards.  \n¡ Implement and adhere to strong governance practices.","cbCaihKkNA5UvKQp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihKkNA5UvKQp","pdf",76362,"English","# Leadership Skills (The How)\n## Personal Qualities\n## Commitment to the Board\n## Commitment to the Organization\n# Key Duties (The What)\n## Executive Director/CEO\n## Board Members\n## Meetings\n## Board Structure\n## Community\n## Partner with 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