SECTION TWO — ZONTA INTERNATIONAL BOARD Responsibilities and Principal Duties of the Board
Competencies • Strategic thinking skills. • Experience and knowledge of Zonta and its role as a non-governmental organization (NGO). • Experience in governance, including understanding the meaning of governance in terms of Zonta leadership and the fiscal and fiduciary responsibility of running a nonprofit organization with assets of several million US dollars. • An international outlook and interest in global affairs. • Awareness of critical issues affecting women and knowledge of the major Zonta International activities around the world. • Sufficient command of the English language to fulfill the responsibilities of the office, including the ability to follow and contribute during meetings, read and write documents, make speeches and participate in discussions. • Experience in the use of electronic communications media. Personal Attributes • Demonstrate a commitment to Zonta’s mission and values. • Deliver on commitments made. • Demonstrate high ethical standards and personal integrity. • Operate as an effective team member. • Think independently. • Listen to the viewpoints of others. • Question effectively. • Challenge constructively. • Engage others. • Build and maintain relationships with Zontians and other stakeholders. • Be prepared to commit the necessary time and energy to perform the role. • Manage tasks efficiently. Principal Duties and Responsibilities of the Board are to: • Approve or modifiy the mission and the vision of Zonta International based on values embodied in the Objects of Zonta International and democratic principles. • Continuously evaluate the strategic plan. • Continuously evaluate the general performance of Zonta International, including the work of the board, international committees, governors and headquarters in pursuit of the adopted biennial goals and the current strategic plan, and assure that appropriate action is taken as necessary. • Approve the biennial budget at the post-convention board meeting, taking into consideration the biennial goals, current strategic plan, and any action taken by the Zonta International convention, and ensures that a copy of the budget is sent to district board members and club presidents. • Approve the audit. The board receives and reviews the independent auditor’s report for the previous fiscal year at the next board meeting following release of the report.
Zonta International Manual, November 2023
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