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This template serves as a starting point for associations to adapt to fit their needs. The headings are set up using MS Word styles and are hyperlinked to the table of contents so it’s easy to add, delete and update sections without having to re-number the table of contents. These hyperlinks will be maintained when you convert the file to a PDF for distribution. Simply customize each section to your association and remove the italicized directions.\nFinalizing your manual\nYour final association board manual is designed to be kept in a binder with section dividers if you choose to print it. Alternatively, you may wish to use an electronic PDF version or use the categories to set up an electronic filing system of all your governing materials. Choose the format that will encourage the most use of the document by your members because they will be referring to this manual at every meeting if they are governing effectively.\nNew board member orientation\nYour finished manual is also the perfect orientation tool for new board members. With these uses in mind, the manual should be updated annually, so be sure to include that task on your board’s annual planning calendar.\n\u000f\n\u0003[Name of Association]\u0004\n\u0003Board Governance Manual\u0004\n[INSERT DEVELOPMENT DATE]\n[INSERT DATE BOARD APPROVED THE MANUAL]\n[INSERT DATES DOCUMENT WAS UPDATED]\u000f\u0004\n\u0003Table of Contents\n\u0013 TOC \\o \"1-3\" \\h \\z \\u \u0014\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198528996\" \u0014How to Use This Template\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198528996 \\h \u00141\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198528997\" \u0014Finalizing your manual\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198528997 \\h \u00141\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198528998\" \u0014New board member orientation\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198528998 \\h \u00141\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198528999\" \u0014History\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198528999 \\h \u00144\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529000\" \u0014Ends Policies\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529000 \\h \u00147\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529001\" \u0014Executive Limitations Policies\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529001 \\h \u00149\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529002\" \u0014Board-Management Delegation Policies\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529002 \\h \u001411\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529003\" \u0014Governance Process Policies\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529003 \\h \u001413\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529004\" \u0014Articles of Incorporation\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529004 \\h \u001417\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529005\" \u0014Bylaws\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529005 \\h \u001417\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529006\" \u0014IRS Letter of Determination\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529006 \\h \u001417\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529007\" \u0014Contracts and Agreements\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529007 \\h \u001417\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529008\" \u0014Board Conflict of Interest Statement\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529008 \\h \u001417\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529009\" \u0014Board Organization Chart\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529009 \\h \u001418\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529010\" \u0014Board Member Contact List\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529010 \\h \u001418\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529011\" \u0014Meeting Minutes\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529011 \\h \u001418\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529012\" \u0014Board Calendar or Board’s Annual Plan\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529012 \\h \u001418\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529013\" \u0014Financial\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529013 \\h \u001420\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529014\" \u0014Signing Authorities\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529014 \\h \u001420\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529015\" \u0014Board Education and Resources\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529015 \\h \u001421\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529016\" \u0014Association Administration\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529016 \\h \u001422\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529017\" \u0014Staff Contact List\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529017 \\h \u001422\u0015\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Toc198529018\" \u0014Staff Job Descriptions\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc198529018 \\h \u001422\u0015\u0015\n\u0015\u0004\n\u000f\nAssociation Profile\nUse this section to state the association’s vision and/or mission. Give a brief description of the benefits offered to members and the association structure.\nHistory\nInclude a brief paragraph about when and where the association was established. 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