Goal: The Chairperson of the Board of Directors is responsible for providing leadership to the board and ensuring that the board adheres to its Constitution and By-laws.

Duties and Activities:

In addition to the duties and activities of a general board member, the Chairperson will:

• chair all Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings, as well as all meetings of the membership
• play a key leadership role in the organization
• develop, with input from the Executive Director and board members, the agenda for each board and Executive Committee meeting
• ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect
• prepare and present a report on the activities and achievements of Core Literacy for the past year to the members at the annual meeting
• act as a signing officer for the organization
• play a lead role in supporting fundraising activities
• promote the organization in the community and media as an advocate and spokesperson
• orient the new Chairperson of the Board of Directors
• provide a link between the board and the Executive Director
• evaluate the work of the Executive Director in conjunction with the chair of the human resources committee.

Time Commitment: The Chairperson of the Board of Directors is elected by the Board of Directors. The Chairperson of the Board of Directors may serve up to three consecutive one-year terms in this position. The monthly commitment is approximately five hours in addition to the commitment of a general board member.

Qualifications: The Chairperson of the Board of Directors must have strong leadership and facilitation skills.

(Reprinted with kind permission of Core Literacy, Waterloo Region Inc.)