A Guide for the Development of Policies and Procedures

Note that specific duties and expectations are elaborated upon within the job descriptions included in Section Four.

The Responsibilities of the Executive Director are:

to provide input in policy creation
to provide relevant information so that the board is informed and able to make decisions
to ensure that the board is not drawn into management matters, so that they are able to focus on governance
to participate actively in a planning process with the board
to present to the Board regular progress reports that relate to that plan
to facilitate board and/or committee discussions as necessary so that they are focussed on the appropriate issues
to work with the board Chairperson to develop agendas
to provide professional knowledge and reports on emerging issues
to bring the concerns of staff, learners, volunteers to the attention of the board
to prepare regular written reports and circulate to board members

to bring about the maximum volunteer dedication, volunteer involvement and volunteer satisfaction
to develop the volunteer capacity of your organization

to decide how things are to be done
to manage the day-to-day operations of the organization, consistent with directions from the board
to maintain good working relationships with other community agencies
to stay up-to-date on literacy and social service issues
to convert the policy decisions into everyday management decisions
to ensure that all programs within the organization prepare a budget each year for board approval
to publicize and promote the agency.