Board Service Expectations
Board Member Responsibilities and Expectations
The NCIHC Board of Directors is responsible for the governance, direction, and oversight of the organization. All Board members are expected to actively participate in carrying out NCIHC's mission.
General Responsibilities
Board members are expected to:
- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled Board meetings.
- Review meeting materials and contribute to discussions and decisions.
- Serve as a liaison to an NCIHC committee.
- Participate in organizational planning, projects, and activities as assigned.
- Support the promotion of NCIHC programs, events, and initiatives.
- Exercise sound judgment and uphold NCIHC's Code of Conduct.
- Disclose potential conflicts of interest and act in the best interests of the organization.
- Stay informed about developments affecting language access, including emerging technologies and their impact on interpreting and translation.
- Participate in the Annual Board Meeting and Annual Membership Meeting, as applicable.
Board members are encouraged, but not required, to make financial or in-kind contributions to support NCIHC's work.
Meetings and Time Commitment
The NCIHC Board meets monthly. Board members are also expected to participate in committee activities, prepare for meetings, respond to communications, and complete assigned work.
The Vice President and Secretary have additional responsibilities as members of the Executive Committee.
The Annual Board Meeting may be held virtually or in person, as determined by the Executive Committee.
Estimated monthly time commitment:
* Actual hours may be higher depending on current activities, projects, and responsibilities. Additional time may be needed during particularly busy periods or for specific activities.
Board of Directors meeting schedule: The second Monday of each month (except for January) at 1 PM US-Eastern.
Executive Committee meeting schedule: The first Tuesday of each month at 4 PM US-Eastern.
Travel and in-person participation expectations: Some travel may be involved.
Compensation and Reimbursement
NCIHC Board members serve in a volunteer capacity and do not receive salaries or compensation for their Board service.
Reimbursement of expenses is subject to prior approval and applicable NCIHC policies.
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