Simple Job Descriptions for Board Officers

Board officers oversee the direction of a firm.

Boards of directors serve as the governing body of both commercial and nonprofit organizations. With the authority to create and implement policies and appoint senior staff members, this group is the driving force behind a business. A board of directors consists of multiple board members and a few officers.

Chairman

The chairman of the board drives all of the board's strategic planning, ensuring that the mission and goals of the organization are followed.

Vice Chairman

The vice chairman is second in line to the chairman. In the absence of the chairman, this individual serves as substitute. This person also performs any other ad hoc duties assigned to the board.

Committee Chair

The committee chair manages the creation and operation of any ad hoc committees required (e.g. finance committee, recruitment committee and so forth).

Secretary

The secretary of the board records and maintains all meeting minutes.

Treasurer

The treasurer oversees all finances, creating an annual budget for approval by the board.

References

• Sample Job Descriptions for Members of Boards of Directors