Board Co-chairs
Board Co-chairs
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Working Board
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Term Limit 3 Years
Officer Overview
Officers of the nonprofit board of directors consist of the two Co-chairs, Secretary and Treasurer. Constitutionally, MCT must have at least five board members, with the Co-chairs and Treasurer roles filled by a board member. The officers are members of the board of directors making up the Executive Committee. Officers are elected by the board of directors and as the Executive Committee, guides and coordinates the board’s governance activities and engagement.
Position Summary
The Co-chairs of MCT’s Board of Directors have all the responsibilities of a board member and lead the overall Board of Directors in fulfilling the board’s roles in governing the organization. The two are expected to efficiently communicate with each other to ensure all listed below for (1) and (2) is addressed:
Major Responsibilities
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Set the tone for the board and serve as a role model for board members.
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Chair meetings of the Board, ensuring meetings are facilitated to encourage effective and equitable participation of board members. If one Chair is not able to attend a board meeting, they arrange for the other Chair to facilitate the meeting.
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Chair the Executive Committee.
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Develop board and Executive Committee meeting agendas with the Executive Director and Secretary.
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Meet regularly with the Executive Director to discuss issues confronting the organization and to serve as a thought partner with the Executive Director.
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Helps guide and mediate Board actions with respect to organizational priorities and governance concerns.
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Appoint the chairpersons of committees, in consultation with other Board members.
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Work with the Executive Director to ensure a flow of information to and from the Board.
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Ensure the board conducts an annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director and the board’s effectiveness in carrying out its roles.
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Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Board.
Length of Term: Three years. Officers may be re-elected to the position for one additional term.
Time Commitment: Four hours per month on average in addition to the time committed for general board duties (3-4 hours), for a total board commitment of 7-8 hours per month.
Board Co-chair (2)
Major Responsibilities
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Serve on the Executive Committee.
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Aid the Co-chair in the performance of their duties.
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Preside at meetings of the Board and the Executive Committee.
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Serve as Chief Engagement Officer for the board to support the ongoing engagement of individual board members. This could include checking in with absent board members, conducting a 1:1 meeting with each board member at least once per year, and supporting the other Co-chair in supporting the overall engagement of board members.
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Keep the board informed on what’s happening at MCT by sending updates, upcoming events, and other newsworthy items as shared by a key staff contact.
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Meet or communicate once per month with the Executive Director to gather key updates on the organization for the purpose of sharing these updates and happenings with the full board on a monthly basis.
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Lead special projects when assigned.
Length of Term: Three years. Officers may be re-elected to the position for one additional term.
Time Commitment: Four hours per month on average in addition to the time committed for general board duties (3-4 hours), for a total board commitment of 7-8 hours per month.
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