Leadership, governance and oversight Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO as s/he develops and implements Leader’s strategic plan Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Leader for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings Approving Leader’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the CEO Assisting the CEO and board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members Partnering with the CEO and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments Representing Leader to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization Ensuring Leader’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities Leader serves