Duties and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

The AAWC Board of Directors serves to advance the initiatives of the AAWC which are focused on the strategic plan consisting of the three pillars of education, public policy and research. AAWC Board Members have responsibilities that require a great deal of time and effort throughout the year. Board Members are called upon throughout their terms to make policy and other decisions, so it is important to remain active and participate. While election to the Board is an honor, it is in no sense honorary; no Board Member is elected simply to add prestige to the group.

The first responsibility of a Board Member is to take seriously the commitment of time and effort required to accomplish the AAWC’s mission and vision. This includes attendance at all meetings and conference calls, as well as active participation in committee work and the development of new initiatives – all in adherence to the AAWC’s core values and strategic plans. Each Board Member brings a unique perspective, experience and knowledge to the group.

All Board Members are expected, at some time during their terms, to take leadership roles as task force or committee chairs, project/program leaders and/or liaisons to other organizations. Board Members are expected to actively assist in developing and maintaining relationships with collaborating organizations, corporations and other entities/agencies, as well as to assisting in fundraising efforts. Board Members must take an active role in their work on committees (and not delegate that work to staff unless staff is specifically assigned to manage the work of the group). As an example, Board Members are responsible for writing committee and project reports; they are responsible for taking minutes of their own committee meetings and managing their own work. Staff members have specific roles in administration of day to day association management and other responsibilities at their business offices.

SECTION 2: Additional Responsibilities of the Executive Committee (Officers)

SECTION 3: Mission, Vision, Core Values, Strategic Plan