CCLHDN Board Openings
We have several board openings! If you are interested in getting to know new colleagues and gaining leadership skills, consider joining CCLHDN’s Board. If you are interested, please click on the link at the bottom of the page.
President-Elect
Key Duties:
Assume functions of the President if the President is absent.
Carry out other duties as determined by the Board or the President.
Succeed to the office of President if it is vacated.
2. Desired skills:
Proficient verbal and written communication.
Networking with members of CCLHO and other affiliates.
Public speaking.
Meeting management skills.
3. Time commitment:
Monthly board call: meeting, minutes and document review ~ 2.25 hours/month.
Board planning meetings: prep, meeting, follow-up ~ 12 hours/year.
Annual meeting ~ 3 days/year.
Attendance at CCLHO and affiliate meetings (phone or in person) ~ 6 hours/year.
President
Key Duties
Serve as the official representative of the CCLHDN to the CCLHO.
Call and preside at meetings of the CCLHDN and its Board of Directors.
With the exception of the By-laws Committee Chairperson, appoint committee chairpersons and CCLHO representatives.
Serve as ex-officio member of all committees, except the Nominating Committee.
Appoint the Nominating Committee for the following year at the annual business meeting.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Contract-related duties:
Contracts: review and sign all contracts; track contract work and ensure contract deliverables are met.
Staff relations: When CCLHDN is supported by staff, develop or assign development of contracts/duty statements; meet routinely with staff (by phone or as appropriate), assure timely completion of staff assignments. (Note: no staff currently with CCLHDN).
Desired skills:
Proficient verbal and written communication.
Confidence in networking with members of CCLHO and other affiliates.
Confidence in public speaking.
Meeting management skills.
Time commitment:
Monthly board call: prep, meeting, minutes & document review ~ 2.75 hours/month.
Contract/scope of work development, review, signatures, etc.: varies per contract – 10-20 hours/year.
Board planning meetings: prep, meeting, follow-up ~ 12 hours/year.
Representation on statewide advisory groups and committees ~ 1-2 hours/month.
Annual meeting ~ 3 days/year.
Staff supervision & contact (primarily phone and email): varies depending on staff and contract deliverables - ~ 1.5 hours/month.
Attendance at CCLHO and affiliate meetings (phone or in person) ~ 12 hours/year.
Treasurer
Key duties:
Substitutes for the President in the absence of the President and the President-Elect.
Leads development of the annual budget and any contracts in consultation withthe Board.
Monitors budgets and contracts.
Reviews and signs all invoices.
Deposits all checks (e.g. membership due, conference fees).
Disburses all payments (e.g. to contractors, travel reimbursements for Board Members, conference-related expenses.
Prepares and presents the annual financial report at the annual membership meeting.
Serves as liaison between Board, book-keeper, and accountant.
Ensures all tax related matters (1099, tax return) are completed and filed.
Carries out other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
2. Desired skills:
Skills in budgeting and fiscal management.
Ability to communicate financial information.
Detail oriented.
3. Time commitment:
Monthly board call: meeting, minutes and document review – approximately 3 hours/month.
Annual contract review and follow up – approximately 3 hours.
Board planning meeting(s): prep, meeting, follow-up – approximately 12 hours/year (1.5 days plus travel time).
Annual meeting/conference–approximately 3 days/year plus travel time.
Accounts review and check writing–approximately 3 - 6 hours/month.
Secretary
Key Duties:
Record all votes and the minutes of the Board of Directors and distribute the minutes to the membership within one month after the meeting.
Compile the reports of the committees and distribute them to the Board of Directors and to the members with the minutes of the business meeting.
Coordinate membership communications with the President, including any special elections.
Maintain rosters of CCLHDN members and Board of Directors.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
2. Desired skills:
Proficient verbal and written communication.
Detail oriented.
Ability to meet short turn-around times.
3. Time commitment:
Monthly board call: meeting, minutes and document review ~ 2.25 hours/month.
Board planning meetings: prep, meeting, follow-up ~ 12 hours/year.
Annual meeting ~ 3 days/year.
Distribution of email messages < 1 hour/month.