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Federation Governance Structure

FEDERATION GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Roles & Responsibilities

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  • Acts as a policy-making body to implement Federation’s mission, vision, and strategic plan; monitors the progress of the Federation’s programs and goals
  • Provides responsible fiduciary oversight on a regular basis and ensures financial solvency through resource development; provides sound risk management of the agency
  • Works to carry out the mission of the Federation through active and generous support of the Campaign for Jewish Needs and other financial resource development activities
  • Carries out the provisions of the Bylaws and Code of Regulations
  • Elects the officers and the Executive Committee; selects the chief executive officer

OFFICERS

  • Formulates and reviews policy issues
  • Serves as advisors to the board chair and president
  • Serves as official representatives of the Federation
  • Serves as personnel committee (through Administrative Committee)
  • Formulates and recommends Federation budget requests (through Administrative Committee)

 

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

  • When needed, acts in place of the board between board meetings
  • Provides sounding board on issues that cut across different areas of the Federation or community
  • Serves as advisors to board chair, president, and officers

 

INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

  • Act with honesty, integrity and diligence, in the best interests of the Federation; follow all board policies related to confidentiality and potential conflicts of interest
  • Serve as ambassadors and representatives of the Federation to the broader Jewish community and general community; set an example in the community through active support of the goals of the organization
  • Regularly attend board meetings and review advance materials
  • Actively raise questions and/or suggestions about board agenda items and the work of the Federation
  • Participate in and support Federation programs, meetings and events
  • Provide generous financial support through annual campaign and other efforts, commensurate with personal giving ability

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