Governance

Since 2008 The BEST Board of Directors has guided the organization and its relationship with our community using a Policy Governance model that reflects the values, supports the mission, and guides the vision of BEST. Policy Governance is a method of board governance that clearly delegates authority to the Executive Director and the Board monitors the performance of the organization according to a set of carefully crafted written policies.

If you are a committed and engaged member of our community we invite you to consider joining us on the Board by submitting a Board of Directors Application. The Board Introduction Packet answers common questions about serving on the Board and provides the forms you will submit to become a candidate.

In our role as the Board of Directors we

Set policy and ensure BEST has the resources it needs to carry out its mission
Are ambassadors in the community building relationships and good will for BEST
Provide oversight and direction for our Executive Director
Continually evaluate our own effectiveness as a governing body, as a group of volunteers, and as advocates of BEST in the community

The Board seeks candidates with the following capabilities:

Constructive and creative leadership skills to contribute sound reasoning and judgment to the Board governance process.
Desire to develop visionary ideas through study, advisement and discussion. This includes an ability to work within a group setting: to speak up, listen well and be receptive to differing views.
Interest in Board process and agreement to work within our Board’s chosen framework, including development and refinement of new and existing policies.
Connection to our community of members; beyond a narrow demographic and with an interest in the whole organization.
Willingness to support Board decisions that are reached through democratic processes.

Please consider becoming a part of the process and apply today!

Interested in joining us? Download our Board Introduction Packet.