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Board Member Description & Duties

The Board of Directors is the policy‐making body of the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce that encompasses individuals with governance, leadership and strategy experience. It represents a broad cross-section of the business and professional leadership in the community. It is considered an honor to serve as a member of the Chamber Board. Proven, genuine unselfish interest in the Chamber, its mission and objectives are the first and most important criteria for being a member of the Board.

Responsibilities:

Attend all monthly board meetings. I understand that failure to attend three (3) consecutive board meetings without prior approval by the President is cause for dismissal from the board.

Come prepared to discuss the issues and business to be addressed at scheduled meetings, having read the agenda, financial documents, and additional relevant background material as provided.

Identify trends, issues, opportunities, and challenges facing the business community and membership that may deserve the attention of the board.

Oversee the assigned committee or skill area and keep the board informed of progress and goals.

To regularly attend events and participate in sponsorship opportunities.

Seek out and recruit future leaders to govern the organization and serve on committees.

Seek out and recruit no less than three (3) new members to the organization during my term in office.

Pay a $75 quarterly fee that will cover my board meeting lunches.

Duties:

Become familiar with the organization’s governing documents: Mission & Vision Statement, Bylaws and Policies, Strategic Plan, Annual Goals, Budget, and positions so that I can be an informed representative when called upon.

Maintain confidentiality of information received for governance and decision-making.

Observe the rules of order and display courteous conduct in all board and committee meetings and
respect the views and opinions of others serving on the board.

Always act in a positive and supportive manner and in the best interest of the organization, the
membership, leadership, volunteers, and staff.

Avoid conflicts of interest between my position as a board member and my professional and
personal life. If such conflict does arise, I will declare that conflict and refrain from voting in such
matters.

To comply with local, state, and federal laws and to protect the interests and property of the
organization.

Support in a positive manner all actions taken by the board of directors even when I am in a minority position on such actions.

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Signed On: February 8, 2024

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