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Board Roles and Responsibilities

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MACC’s Board of Directors and leadership committees are made up of people who believe in the power of collaboration — leaders from our member organizations and community who show up to help guide our network, protect our mission, and push our work forward. Serving on MACC’s Board or a committee is an opportunity to invest in your community, grow as a leader, and help shape the future of a network doing some of the most important work in Minnesota.

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Board Purpose, Composition, and Commitments

Board Purpose:

The purpose of the Board of Directors is to ensure that the organization maintains its institutional integrity; stays true to its strategic mission and values, and focuses on those activities that are most important in realizing its goals. The primary responsibilities of the Board are:

  1. Establish strategic direction
  2. Assume fiduciary responsibility for the organization
  3. Provide oversight in collaboration with the CEO and key executive staff
  4. Act as advocates for the member organizations and communities we serve.

Board Composition:

The Board of Directors shall be comprised of not less than six (6) and not more than fifteen (15) persons, as follows:

  • At least 51% of Directors shall be current employees or current Directors of Members of the corporation; and
  • Up to four (4) Directors may be “outside” Directors not affiliated as an employee or Director of Members of the corporation

Time Commitments and Meetings:

  • The Board of Directors typically meets 6 times per year, during business hours
  • Additionally, Board members are expected to attend MACC’s annual meeting, typically held in January
  • Committee meetings are in addition to full Board meetings, as directed by Committee Chairs.
  • Board membership requires an individual time commitment of two to four hours per month, depending on Committee participation and/or involvement in Board Officer Positions.

Board Responsibilities

Establish Strategic Direction

  • Establish vision, mission, purpose and overall strategic direction for the organization
  • Ensure MACC management develops and executes strategic & tactical plans in support of the organizational strategic direction

Provide Organizational Oversight

  • Select, employ, and annually evaluate the President and Chief Executive Officer
  • Monitor and strengthen programs and services to assure alignment with the strategic direction
  • Ensure legal and ethical integrity
  • As necessary, establish organizational policy as well as review and revise the Articles of Incorporation and/or the Bylaws or the organization.

Ensure the Necessary Resources are available

  • Ensure that an adequate financial structure is maintained to meet the organization’s needs
  • Approve and monitor annual budget and investment plans
  • Select and appoint independent auditor to study and report the financial condition of MACC

Organizational Advocacy

  • Engage, support, and act as advocates for the member organizations and communities we serve, the issues they face, and the work of MACC in support of these organizations and communities