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board_measures:board_proposal_028 [2014/11/17 18:15] – created wrealityboard_measures:board_proposal_028 [2016/09/06 00:54] wreality
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 +===Board Proposal 028 - Adopt Board of Director Responsibilities===
 ===Summary=== ===Summary===
 Board Proposal 028\\ Board Proposal 028\\
 Sponsor: Brian Adams\\ Sponsor: Brian Adams\\
 Co-Sponsor:\\ Co-Sponsor:\\
-Status: DRAFT\\+Status: ADOPTED\\
  
 ===Proposal=== ===Proposal===
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 ===Meetings and Time Commitments=== ===Meetings and Time Commitments===
 ==Meetings== ==Meetings==
-  * The board of directors meets on the Third Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm.  Meetings typically last 90 minutes.+  * The board of directors meets on the Fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm.  Meetings typically last 90 minutes
 +  * Board members are expected to attend *ALL* board meetings.  While occasional, excused absences are understood, the board will vote to remove board members who miss more than 3 consecutive meetings. 
 +  * The Board will work together to accommodate scheduling conflicts and move meetings as needed, while understanding that board meetings are an opportunity for the membership to have a voice with their elected leadership and consistency of meeting times and dates are important to achieving that purpose.
   * Committees meet as needed depending on their function (operating committees generally meet once per month in advance of the regular board meeting, while other committees may meet less often)   * Committees meet as needed depending on their function (operating committees generally meet once per month in advance of the regular board meeting, while other committees may meet less often)
      
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 ==Fundraising== ==Fundraising==
 Board Members will consider Lansing Makers Network a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority.  Board Members will consider Lansing Makers Network a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority. 
-So that Lansing Makers Network can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, we expect to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity.+So that Lansing Makers Network can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, we expect to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their individual capacity.
  
 ===Expectations of Board Members=== ===Expectations of Board Members===
-  * Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis.+  * Attend and participate in all meetings.  
   * Attend and participate in **at least** three functions and outreach events as able.   * Attend and participate in **at least** three functions and outreach events as able.
   * Participate on a standing committee of the board, and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary.   * Participate on a standing committee of the board, and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary.
-  * Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by  Lansing Makers Network mission, objectives, and programs.+  * Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by Lansing Makers Network'mission, objectives, and programs.
   * Help communicate and promote Lansing Makers Network mission and programs to the community.   * Help communicate and promote Lansing Makers Network mission and programs to the community.
   * Become familiar with Lansing Makers Network finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.   * Become familiar with Lansing Makers Network finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.

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