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The Roles and The Roles and Responsibilities of Responsibilities of a Board Membera Board Member
David Montgomery David Montgomery Nebraska Department of Nebraska Department of Health & Human ServicesHealth & Human Services
In our time together we In our time together we will review the following:will review the following:
Responsibilities of boards
Key elements of good governance Characteristics of high
performing organizations
Public information and
communication
Board evaluation
BoardsBoards
Boards are public organizations
Boards protect public interest
Why Have a Board?Why Have a Board?
Legislative mandate
Represent different
constituencies
Diversity of opinion
Add expertise to governance
Good Governance Adds Good Governance Adds Value to the OrganizationValue to the Organization
Strategic direction
Organization well-being
Financial health
Quality (perception)
High performing Director
To Whom is a Board To Whom is a Board Member Responsible?Member Responsible?
The public
Licensees (potential)
Board and staff
Core Responsibilities or Core Responsibilities or Duties of Board MembersDuties of Board Members
Duty of care
Duty of loyalty
Duty of obedience
Duty of Care = Unity of Duty of Care = Unity of AccountabilityAccountability
Legislative mandate for public protection
Finance
Organizational well-being
Duty of Loyalty = Unity of Duty of Loyalty = Unity of DirectionDirection
Vision
One Voice
• Majority speaks
• Achieve consensus where possible
• Accept decisions made by Board
Conflict of interest
Duty of Obedience = Unity Duty of Obedience = Unity of Commandof Command
Statute
Bylaws
Rules of order
Code of conduct
Code of ConductCode of Conduct
What is it?
Why have it?
Conflict of InterestConflict of Interest
What is it?
What do you do about it?
Examples
Key Behaviors of Board Key Behaviors of Board MembersMembers
Know your role• Professional member• Public and other members
Know your board• Statutes and regulations• Governance structure• Current issues• Relationships• Personalities
Key Behaviors of Board Key Behaviors of Board Members (Continued)Members (Continued)
Know your duties• Apply qualifications for entry• Administer examinations• Promulgate rules and regulations• Carry out disciplinary actions• Care for the organization
Attend
Listen
Ask probing questions
(respectfully)
Key Behaviors of Board Key Behaviors of Board Members (Continued)Members (Continued)
Be objective
Respect confidentiality
Declare conflicts of interest
Speak with one voice
Stay out of operations
Demand excellence
What to do with a disruptive member?
High-performing High-performing organizations have:organizations have:
One Board
One Director
One vision
One voice
High-performing High-performing organizations:organizations:
Make decisions in good faith
• Evidence-based
• Consistent
• Free of conflict of interest
• Transparent process
Public InformationPublic Information
Laws
Decisions taken under statute
Governance process
Closed or executive session
Increased pressure toward public disclosure
Benefits of an informed public
Benefits of an informed profession
Building and maintaining strong relationships with:
• Licensees
• Public
• Elected officials
• Other boards/agencies
• Media
Go the Extra MileGo the Extra Mile
Build interest in board affairs among non-traditional constituencies (church groups, AARP, PTO, LWV, etc.)
Seek out public speaking opportunities
Write letters to local newspapers to solicit input on board affairs and issues
Write a general interest article for a local newspaper
Get to know your state legislators
Options for Evaluating Options for Evaluating Board PerformanceBoard Performance
Meeting evaluation
Annual Board evaluation
Self evaluation
Peer evaluation
Focal Points for Board Focal Points for Board EvaluationEvaluation
Measuring performance
Achieving strategic goals
Public reporting
Adherence to statute, bylaws,
policies
SummarySummary
Responsible to many
Governance not operations
Strive for excellence
Build public trust
Evaluate to improve
Speaker Contact Speaker Contact InformationInformation
David Montgomery
Administrator for Research, Policy and
Quality Improvement
Nebraska Department of
Health and Human Services
Thank YouThank You