BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR

TERM: Two-year renewable term beginning January

SCOPE: The Board Development Committee will work to improve the overall effectiveness of board members. This work will include assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the board yearly based on the Association’s strategic plan, the needs of the John Rolfe Family YMCA and the surrounding community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Presides over all committee meetings ensuring the agenda is followed and outcomes are reached.

• Sets the agenda for meetings based on the committee’s commission as given by the board of management’s chair.

• Manages the flow of conversation in the meetings to ensure everyone’s opinion is heard and the appropriate amount of time is spent in dialogue.

• Reports to the board chair, executive director, and the board of management as to the progress of the committee’s work.

• Ensures that minutes are taken at meetings and are properly distributed among committee members.

• Holds committee members responsible for assigned work.

• Utilizes staff to have the necessary documents, data, and materials needed for meetings.