I understand that as a member of the Board of Directors of R.A.D.D., Inc., I have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure the organization does the best work possible in pursuit of its Vision Mission, and goals. I believe in the purpose and the mission of the organization, and I will act responsibly and prudently as its steward.

Mission:

“To provide skill building through social and recreational activities while providing support services and advocacy for developmentally disabled individuals and their families.”

Vision:

“A community that partners with developmentally disabled individuals, ensuring them opportunities to maximize their full potential and their contributions to the community.”

MY RESPONSIBILITIES are to include, but not limited to:

• I will adhere to a standard professional Code of Conduct.
• I will share the organization’s work and values with the community, represent the organization, and act as a spokesperson.
• I will attend board meetings, committee meetings, and special events. - I will make personal financial contributions, at a level that is meaningful to me.
• I will actively participate in two or more fundraising activities, each year.
• I will act in the best interest of the organization, and excuse myself from discussions and votes where I have conflict of interest.
• I will stay informed about what’s going on in the organization. I will ask questions and request information.
• I will participate in and take responsibility for making decisions on issues, policies, and other board matters.
• I will work in good faith with staff and other board members as partners towards achievement of our goals. BOARD MEMBER AGREEMENT | Revised LP 1/2018
• I will attend Board meetings and if I miss three consecutive meeting or fifty percent of regularly scheduled meetings, I can be removed from the Board as defined in the ByLaws.
• I may be asked to serve on a committee based on subcommittee needs at the time of my appointment.
• I acknowledge my fiduciary duty to the organization and my accountability for the organization’s assets and resources.
• I will not use the Board or my position on the Board to advance my own private interests.

THE ORGANIZATION’S RESPONSIBILITIES are to include, but not limited to:

• To provide financial reports and an update of organizational activities that allows me to meet the “prudent person” section of the law.
• Opportunities will be offered to me to discuss with the Executive Director and the Board President, the organization’s programs, goals, activities, and status: additionally, I can request such opportunities.
• Help me perform my duties by keeping me informed about issues in the industry and field in which we are working.
• Board members and staff will respond in a straightforward fashion to questions I have that I feel are necessary to carry out my fiscal, legal, and moral responsibilities to this organization. Board members and staff will work in good faith with me towards achievement of our goals.