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What does that mean? Leslie Palmer  \nA Dialogue with a Seasoned Leader Kathy Armstrong & Leilah Powell  \nNetworking Break  \nThe CEO / Board Chair Partnership Panel Leilah Powell  \n• Brian Dillard—Board Chair, Essence Prep  \n• Gabe Lopez—Board Chair, Opportunity Home  \n• Michael Taylor—President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity for San Antonio  \nFireside Chat with Two New Board Chairs Leslie Palmer  \n• Janell Davila—Board Chair, Maestro Entrepreneur Center  \n• Dr. Tomeka Cross Wilson—Board Chair, San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside  \nWrap Up Leslie Palmer  \nWHAT DOES  \nBOARD SERVICE  \nENTAIL?  \nHow the three main roles of the board relate to the 10 basic responsibilities of nonprofit board members:  \nEstablish Organizational Identity  \nEnsure Effective Planning  \nDetermine Mission and Purposes, and Advocate for Them  \nEnsure Resources  \nSelect the Chief Executive  \nBoard  \nEnsure Adequate Financial Resources  \nBuild a Competent  \nEnhance the Organization’s Public Standing  \nProvide Oversight  \nSupport and Evaluate the  \nChief Executive  \nMonitor and Strengthen Programs and Services  \nProtect Assets and Provide Financial Oversight Ensure Legal and Ethical Integrity  \nSources: Board Fundamentals, Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Leading withIntent, Legal Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards  \nThe three legal duties of a nonprofit board member:  \nCare  \nPay attention to the organization’s activities and operations  \nObedience  \nComply with applicable federal, state, and local laws; adhere to the organization’s bylaws; and remain the guardians of the mission.  \nHow current boards rate themselves on the ten basic responsibilities:  \nResponsibility Mission  \nCEO  \nA–  \nChair A–  \nFinancial Oversight Legal/Ethical Oversight CEO Support Strategy  \nCEO Evaluation Monitors Performance  \nB+  \nB+  \nB  \nB–  \nB–  \nB–  \nB+  \nB+  \nB+  \nB  \nB  \nB  \n\n| Community Relations | C+ | C+ |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Board Composition | C | C+ |\n| Fundraising | C | C |\n\n© 2016 BOARDSOURCE.ORG  \nBOARD OFFICER  \nRESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS  \nWhile the board as a whole is responsible for effectively governing an organization, the officers are responsible for leading and operating the board. 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