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Board Development
Vice President of the Board Job Description
Purpose:
To maintain leadership continuity by performing the duties of the board president in his or her absence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend all board meetings
- Understand the organization and the board president’s duties
- Be prepared to perform the board president’s duties when asked
- Serve on the executive committee (if one exists)
- Chair at least one standing committee
- Act as an advisor to the board president
- Develop a relationship with the CEO/ED and board president
- Carry out special assignments from the board president
