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Board of Directors
REPORTS
TO: Members of Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op
SUPERVISES:
General Manager
GENERAL
STATEMENT: The Board of Directors is an elected body responsible
for overseeing the affairs of UNF on behalf of members and the community.
The Board's authority extends only to decisions made by a quorum of the
Board as a whole; individual Board members have no authority outside of
a Board meeting, except as delegated by the Board. Only members in good
standing may serve as Directors of this Cooperative.
PRIMARY
FUNCTION: To be legally accountable for the actions of
UNF. To oversee operations of UNF, and strive for long-range security
and viability in planning for the future. To make decisions in the best
interests of UNF and its entire membership.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with management to establish long-term purpose and goals; approve
annual and long-term objectives, goals, and performance targets. Monitor
progress toward them.
- Define the General Manager's responsibilities and goals. Hire and
evaluate the GM. Approve the GM's compensation package.
- Approve budgets. Exercise due diligence to maintain adequate capitalization
and profitable operations. Approve major changes in assets. Monitor
indicators and resources.
- Set major corporate (non-operations) policies and performance standards.
Monitor compliance with policies.
- Establish key indicators in membership area, and monitor performance.
Maintain two-way communications with members; report to members at least
annually. Approve member benefits that offer a balance between value
to members and fiscal viability for UNF.
- Contribute to a positive public image for UNF. Represent UNF's interests,
as needed and feasible, in the business community and in legal actions.
- Make sure that UNF adheres to all relevant laws, including its Articles
of Incorporation and By-laws. Prepare and approve By-law changes as
needed.
- Work to perpetuate a strong Board through recruitment, contested elections,
training, and on-going professional development. Appoint Board Directors
to fill vacancies.
- Set up Board committees and maintain efficient, effective Board operations/systems.
- Authorize other items as required, e.g. banking arrangements, employee
benefits plans, insurance coverage, etc.
- Perform all other responsibilities of a Director.
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