HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 02/29/1980TOWIV OF MANSFIELD
Council on Aging
184 NORTH MAIN STREET
N.O. BOX 232
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048
Telephone (617) 339.4424
339.5261
Council on Aging Meeting
February 29, 1980
All members present.
A Special Meeting was called to order by President, Linda
Martinelli.
The Rev. William Flug was welcomed as new member of the
Council.
This meeting was called to appoint a committee to study plans
for a new addition to the Library which are to include a
Drop -in -Center. Brad Dauphinee, Ruth Noonan and Harry Nordberg
were appointed to meet with the Library Trustees on Saturday,
March 1, 1980 at 10:00 am. Ruth will be unable to attend as
she has to work. Selectmen did not accept the resignations
of Ruth, Harry or Brad and they will continue to serve on the
Council.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Noonan, Clerk
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t TRIS MATERIAL IS PRW AR6D 1O ASSIST
YOU IlV YOUR ROLE AS A
BOARD MEMBER.
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Your appointment to the board of directors gives you the oppor-
tunity to Lecome increasingly involved with :issues affecting
the lives of Elder Citizens. The Department of Elder Affairs
looks to you to be an advocate for all the elderly in your
community.
FUNCTIOAS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THE INDIVIDUAL BOARDf0,1I3ER... �
Attends Board meetings regularly and participates fully;
k Understands agency objectives and interprets those objectives
in the conmtunity,
Supports majority decisions and subordinates other group.
affiliations
Represents the agency on interagency committees;
Assumes special responsibilities in accordance with personal_
o interests and abilities;
lakes the initiative in learning more about the problems
of the elderly,
4 Advances a positive VaGe of the Llder American.
Reports criticisms of the agency and follows up on in_
Understands the professional role of the Director,
TAE BOARD AS A
Fulfills the legal responsi.bil.ites ,as stipulated in the
Articles of Incorporation,
e Establishes the by-laws, regulations and operating;
Procedures of the ag•ency�
x' Selects and employs the Executive. Director;
*' Controls the operating budget and na.znteins agency property;
I:aintains a good working relationship with the Department
of 71der Affairs•
Appoints staff and assures sound personnel policies;
Assures (rood publicity and public relations:
Establishes appropriate and productive committees;
°i Assumes responsibility for affirmative action programs
at all levels of agency activity.
Department of Elder Affairs
Commonwealth of VassacLusetts
Rose_ W affey, Secretary
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When hiring an Executive Director
The President (or Chairperson) of the Corporation is the chosen leader
of the Board of Directors and the established committees. His authority
stems from the established By-laws, regulations and operating procedures.
The Executive Director is the Executive Officer of the Corporation. He
is the "EXPERT -ADVISOR" when policies are being decided by the Board. Ile
is the "EXECUTIVE -AGENT" in carrying out the policies of the Board.
Phis being so he needs Administrative Skills. They include...
* Define work, delegate tasks:, coordinate and supervise same.
Establish basic procedures and processes for the daily operation of
the agency.
* Manage all fiscal matters including grants, contracts establish
accounting procedures and prepare budget reports for Board review.
Support established program policies. Search for projects that will
broaden base of service implement projects and programs as they are
initiated.
Establish professional relationships with Board Members and committee
people-, help clarify functions between the Board and the Executive
Agent.
Show concern for publicity and public relations. Interpret the work of
the agency in the community, maintain close laison between providers of
service and the Department of Elder Affairs,
SOME FINAL REI4INDERS...
A Board member has authority only as a member of
the Board, never as an individual;
s Board members have no legal authority outside of
Board meetings, except when specifically commissioned
by the Board.
* Board leadership is a shared responsibility requiring
cooperation, compromise and loyalty;
# Friendly relations with staff should not include
listening to complaints that are not shared with
,the Director;
The Director, while accountable to the Board,
nevertheless has distinct responsibilities for
the implementation of the program.
GOOD LUCK 114 YOUR IIIEW POLE: