Role of Board

The role of the Board of Directors is:

1. Strategic planning: shape strategic direction, clarify vision, mission and mandate and engage actively in strategic decision-making and policy decisions;
2. Ensuring leadership and resources: select, evaluate and develop Chief Executive Officer, ensure adequate financial resources, lend expertise and provide access to people such as political or community leaders for the benefit of the organization; and
3. Monitoring and improving performance: oversee financial management, ensure appropriate risk management, monitor performance, ensure accountability and improve board performance.

HNL’s Board has three officer positions, Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer (formerly the President, Vice President and the joining of Secretary and Treasurer positions), elected by the new Board of Directors. HNL’s Chief Executive Officer handles the administration of the organization.