Board Duties

The directors are collectively the representatives of the membership and are charged with the responsibility of exercising visionary leadership; establishing values and goals; setting policies and procedures; creating value in the programs and services to the benefit of the members; supporting HNL employees and volunteers and respecting them as partners in advancing the mission of the association.

Directors shall:

1. Help frame HNL’s values, vision, and mission;
2. Help to identify the priority needs of the members and the resources required to achieve them;
3. Assist in formulating and establishing strategic plans, goals, and the annual budget;
4. Adopt programs to carry out the mission and goals;
5. Monitor the execution of the policies of the board, and the goals and programs of HNL;
6. Be positive in communicating board decisions to members, staff, and the public;
7. Promote the programs and services of HNL to members, prospective members, the public and to other stakeholders;
8. Comply with the by-laws and policies of HNL and ensure compliance by others;
9. Identify and understand emerging issues and opportunities which are compatible with HNL’s goals;
10. Prepare for and attend meetings of the board in their entirety;
11. Review and understand the HNL’s board briefing documents and minutes, policy manuals, official publications, and related orientation resources;
12. Support the programs of HNL;
13. Measure the performance of fellow volunteers and the Chief Executive Officer based upon the approved goals and priority actions of the board;
14. Evaluate and follow up on actions taken at meetings of the board; and
15. Fulfill any assignments as committee member, board liaison, association representative, or other duties as mutually agreed.

Board Meetings:

There are 8-10 meetings of the Board of Directors each calendar year. However, as needed, the Board of Directors may call additional meetings. At least three meetings per calendar year are permitted to be conducted by such means as telephone or other communication method. Additional Board meetings may be conducted by such means if permission is obtained from members of the Board of Directors.

HNL endeavours to ensure that Board meetings are held throughout the province. Despite these efforts, each meeting typically requires travel for some Board members. Teleconferencing is also available for board meetings and will be reimbursed under the same guidelines as other expenses.

Expense Payment Policy:

The Association will cover the costs Board members incur under the following guidelines:

Board Members At Large/Officers – 100%

Sector Association Representatives – 100%

Resource/Appointee Board Reps – 100%