Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors Members

The Board of Directors of the Northeast SPCA are responsible for running the organization. As a registered charity, the Board Members are also the trustees of the charity.

In order to manage well, Board Members need:

·         a shared vision and agreement about why the organization exists

·         clear roles and responsibilities

·         clear short and long term goals

·         an ability and willingness to plan, work together, and set targets

The work of the Board of Directors will include:

·         meeting regularly

·         ensuring members are kept informed

·         managing the finances

·         agreeing on a budget and a fundraising strategy

·         making sure the organization is properly insured

·         making sure the organization stays within the law

·         developing policies in areas such as meeting protocol, equal opportunities, health and safety, and recruitment, induction and supervision of volunteers and employees and ensuring proper treatment

·         monitoring and evaluating performance