The Duties of the Executive Secretary
Responsibilities for Members of the Board of Directors
•Read and understand Melvin Henry Center organizational documents
•Maintain Melvin Henry Center’s status as a 501 (C) (3) Public Charity
•Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures that strengthen the sustainability of Melvin Henry Center’s Mission
•Develop capacities for improving Melvin Henry Center’s identification, development, nurturing, and monitoring the resources necessary for all participants in the Melvin Henry Center Mission to fulfill their roles, responsibilities, and duties
•Provide a written self assessment to Board of Director’s for consideration and inclusion on Melvin Henry Center’s Annual Self Assessment
•Submit to the Governance Council the policies and procedures necessary for the ethical maintenance of fiscal policies and procedures
•Defer the daily operations of Melvin Henry Center fundraising and training initiatives to the tenured Executive Director and review his/her performance
•Submit nominations to Melvin Henry Center’s Foundation Committee, Board of Directors and Executive Committee vacancies to the Foundation Committee, Governance Council, and Executive Committee
•Overseeing the taking of minutes at all Board of Directors meetings
•Overseeing the distributing general announcements, meeting agendas, and associated advertising
•Overseeing the keeping, reporting, and public distribution of all required Committee, Board, and Council records and actions
•Utilize Roberts Rules of Order, or its equivalent, as a guide for Board, Committee, and Council reports
•Reviewing and approving all information on advertising and applications submitted by all Melvin Henry Center Committees and Councils
•Monitoring the effectiveness of Melvin Henry Center’s policies and procedures for submitting and approving all Memo’s of Understanding, Industry Partnerships, and contracts
•Provide a capacity to contribute to the success of projects and programs under the charge of the Executive Director of Program and Staff Development