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NASW, OH Chapter Board Orientation
NASW Mission
NASW is a membership organization with three primary functions:
1. Enhance professional growth and development of its members.
2. Create and maintain professional standards
3. Advance sound social policy.
NASW Governance
• Delegate Assembly• 200 elected delegates• 22 voting members of the National board of Directors• 56 chapter executives and the National executive director
with non-voting delegate status • National Board of Directors
• 4 Officers & President Elect• 1 MSW Student, 1 BSW Student• 2 at-large members, 1 elected from a CDF chapter• 13 Regional Representatives
• Executive Committee• 4 Officers, 4 Board Members, and President-elect
Chapter Guiding Documents
Chapter Bylaws National Bylaws Nominations/Election Standards Personnel Policies for Chapters Diversity and Affirmative Action Plan
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Chapter Boards’ Roles
Honor mission of the Association
Manage Chapter finances responsibly
Conduct program and policy planning and evaluation
Chapter Board Executive Committee
Mandated committee of Board officers
Takes action within general policies, programs, and budget
Board Members are to have knowledge of…
Short and long-term program priorities Contracts or agreements that affect
chapter activities Traditions and culture of the chapter Annual goals and objectives Fiscal health of chapter
Program and Priority AreasBoard members shall become familiar with the
following areas of chapter business:• Legislative/electoral issues
• Issues that impact the chapter
• Membership recruitment and retention
• Social work public education campaign
• Annual conference planning
• Web Communications
• Administration and Management issues
• NASW Governance
Partnership with National
Chapters are extensions of the NASW National Office
National Office fosters peer-to-peer exchange
Collaboration and Partnerships are
Fostered.
NASW, OH Chapter
Chapters and Purpose
NASW has 50 State Chapters and a chapter in:• New York City;• Metro-Washington, DC;• Puerto Rico;• The U.S. Virgin Islands;• Guam; and a• International Chapter
The program and structure of chapters are for the purpose of
encouraging and facilitating member
participation.
The program and structure of chapters are for the purpose of
encouraging and facilitating member
participation.
Chapter Accountability• We are ONE Association• Chapters are accountable to the National Board
of Directors:• Through regular review of annual reports
• Expending funds
• Managing human resources
• Carrying on activities in accordance with the program and policy objectives of NASW
• The National Board has the power to levy sanctions for noncompliance.
National Office Accountability
Committee on Inquiry/Professional Review
•Oversees chapter professional review activity
•Collaboration between the chapter and the National Office on the review process and distinct roles and Responsibilities.
How is the Chapter Financed?
Rebates from membership dues
Supplemental grants at discretion of national board of directors
Non-dues income
Support to Chapters from National is provided through Chapter Services
• Fosters communication• Quarterly Newsletter – The Bridge• Quarterly conference calls with presidents &
Executive Directors• Promotes information on NASW Web site
and Chapter Extranet
• Training• Provides leadership training and development
Chapter Services
• Assists with Executive Director Transitions• Assist with ED transition plans
• Serves on ED search committee
• Facilitates contract process with NASW’s office of General Counsel
• Monitors Chapter Development Fund for chapters with 1,000 or less members• 3% of each member’s dues are allocated to CDF
chapters.
Chapter Services Staff
Samuel Read, Division Director, Customer Service
Sue Jashinsky
Richard Loomis
BOARD MEMBER AND CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Roles and Responsibilities
Functions of Chapter Board Effective organizational planning Provision of adequate resources Manage resources effectively Determine and monitor the Chapter’s programs
and Services Support Association’s social work public education
campaign Support the executive director and review her or
his job performance Assess its own performance
What is your role as a Board Member?
•Keep mission current•Articulate vision for future•Develop strategic and annual plans•Establish and dissolve committees and task forces•Ensure financial solvency•Enhance organization’s public image•Build membership
What is the role of Chapter Executive?
•Oversees and is responsible for, the chapter’s day-to-day operations
•Participates in, and supports, the board policy process
•Administers and implements board policies
A Board Member Brings…
Expertise in a variety of areas Knowledge of the community Ability to be spokespersons Support for a democratic process Capacity for critical review of ideas and issues. Varied experiences and interests.
New energy and perspectives.
Executive Directors Bring
Professionalism and expertiseBasic knowledge of the AssociationAbility to interpret board policyCapability to coordinate board
activitiesIdentification of potential problems
Directors’ and Board Officers’ Liability Insurance
Specific insurance policy to safeguard board members and the association
Coverage against lawsuits resulting from performing board duties
D&O insurance is a separate policy from the general liability policy.
Legal Responsibilities
Duty of Care
Duty of Obedience
Duty of Loyalty
Legal Responsibilities
BOARD Exercises fiduciary
role Maintains corporate
status
EXECUTIVE Informs the Board Compiles information
for annual filing Implements financial
and business arrangements
Signals if problems are likely to occur
Prepares budget
Financial Responsibilities
BOARD Reviews periodic
financial reports and changes in financial position
Ensures proper controls are in place
EXECUTIVE Oversees
preparation of periodic financial reports
Implements proper financial controls
Planning Responsibilities
BOARD Supports the mission
and proper direction for Association.
Reviews program plan and progress and evaluates programs.
EXECUTIVE Develops specific
program goals and objectives based onboard specified mission
Develops reports to demonstrate progress.
Personal Responsibilities
BOARD Adopts/reviews
personnel policies Hires executive
director and evaluates performance
Approves executive’s salary and compensation.
EXECUTIVE Implements personnel
policies Hires all other
personnel and evaluates performance
Recommends staff salaries and compensation.
Revenue Raising Responsibilities
BOARD Establishes fundraising
foals Participates in
fundraising efforts Approves membership
recruitment and retention plan.
EXECUTIVE Makes recommendations
and assists in fundraising efforts
Implements the fundraising plan
Implements membership recruitment and retention plan.
Board Governance Responsibilities
BOARD Maintains board minutes and
manages lapsed board members
Provides committee oversight
Conducts bylaws reviews
Conducts the nominations and elections process
Conducts board self-evaluations.
EXECUTIVE Archives board minutes
Provides committee support
Implements bylaws amendments
Provides support for nominations and elections committee
Provides support for board self-evaluations.
Short Legal Checklist Do meeting notices
meet requirements of bylaws?
Have minutes of meetings been approved by the board?
Are motions clearly stated and votes recorded?
Are all local, state, and federal reports accurate and timely?
Are contracts current? Are budget reports and
balance sheets distributed regularly?
Are board actions in compliance with bylaw?
Are bylaws reviewed regularly?
Is that national Office consulted on legal issues that arise?
Board Code of Conduct
Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and accountability
Proclaims support for good governance and commitment for its observance
Expresses the moral framework of the Association
Observes rules that are in the best interest of the Association.
Robert’s Rules of Order
NASW refers to Robert’s rules of Order for guidance on meeting facilitation and management
The rules articulate the proper parliamentary procedure to address the order of business
At the chapter level, it is not mandatory to follow Robert’s rules verbatim.
Governance Documents
NASW Standards for Chapter Operations Conflict of Interest Policy Removal of Board Member Policy Evaluation of the Executive Director Strategic Plan PowerPoint
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