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NARHA Board of Trustees Application Form
Sample NARHA Board of Trustees Application Form
New Year, Clean Slate for Governance
A new board and a New Year are opportunities for a fresh start. Ideally, the legacy of the prior board can be built upon for continued progress.
Nomination Form for the Election to the Board of Directors
Sample Nomination Form for the Election to the Board of Directors
Organizations Serving Cooperatives
The earlier organizations encouraged cooperative ways from conceptual and economic perspectives. Then came organizations to meet needs for services such as education, information, financing, and research at the national and...
Prospective Board Member Application
Sample Prospective Board Member Application
Role of the Board
Briefing document outlining the duties and responsibilities of a co-operative board
Rules of Engagement-
The rules of engagement have been developed to communicate cultural expectations and preferred behavior for governance
Self-Management Resolution Agreement
Sample Self-Management Resolution Agreement
The Language of Associations
Associations, chambers of commerce and other not-for-profit organizations have a language all their own.
The Role of the Board
Briefing document outlining the duties and responsibilities of a co-operative board
Values at the Board Table
Contemporary boards are identifying and promoting their steadfast values. Values guide current and future leaders in their deliberation and decision-making.
WAIT, Why am I Talking
Board meetings are platforms for conversation and deliberation. The room is set so directors can see, listen and converse with each other. An agenda keeps the discussions moving forward to...
Your Board Member Recruitment Package
Here are some tips on what to include in your board’s recruitment package that you give to prospective board members. Deciding to join a board is a significant decision.
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Sample Board Meeting Agenda