- Serve as the chairperson of the Board of Directors
- Preside at all meetings of the Board
- Keep the Board fully informed of all activities of the Corporation
- Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees
- Make a report on the activities of the Corporation at any general meeting of the Corporation.
- Perform such other duties as the Board will seem advisable.
The Vice-President will:
- Act in place of the President, during absences or illnesses, at Board meetings and committee meetings and in the management of the daily affairs of the Corporation.
- Serve as President-Elect. Should the President resign, the Vice-President will automatically assume that office.
- Execute those duties assigned by the President.
- Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees.
- Perform such other duties as the Board will deem advisable.
The Secretary will:
- Take charge of the Corporation books, contracts and records and receive and conduct the official correspondence of the Board and authenticate the records of the Corporation.
- Prepare and maintain custody of the proceedings of all meetings of the Board of Directors.
- Keep a record of all persons who are Directors of the Corporation including their addresses.
- Perform such other duties as the Board will deem advisable.
The Treasurer will:
- Supervise the collection of all monies due to the Corporation.
- Supervise the payment of all expenses of the Corporation as authorized by the Board and such other obligations as may be authorized.
- Make a complete financial report to the Board before each annual and quarterly meeting of the Board.
- Perform such other duties as the Board may deem advisable.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: The Executive Committee, which is a committee of the board, shall consist of the four principal officers of the corporation and up to three (3) additional directors appointed by the President, to serve in such capacity until the next annual meeting of the Board of Directors; provided, that the appointment of additional directors must be approved by a majority of all the directors in office when such action is taken. The President shall serve as the Chairperson of the Executive Committee and shall preside at all of its meetings. Except to the extent prohibited or limited by Section 6.1 above or by resolution of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee may exercise the authority of the Board of Directors at such times as the Board is not in session. In addition, the Executive Committee shall perform the functions described below.
- FINANCE AND BUDGET FUNCTIONS: In performing this function, the Committee shall: (i) oversee the implementation and administration of policies and procedures for handling and accounting for the finances of the corporation; (ii)prepare an annual revenue and expense budget for submission to the full Board of Directors; (iii) work closely with the Fund-Raising Committee to coordinate development of the resources needed to meet the revenue goals of the budget; (iv) monitor the implementation of the budget; and, (v) when necessary, make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding adjustments to the budget.
- HUMAN RESOURCES FUNCTIONS: In performing this function, the committee shall oversee the implementation and administration of policies and procedures relating to volunteers and employees, if any, of the corporation.
- STRATEGIC AND LONG RANGE PLANNING FUNCTIONS: In performing this function, the committee shall: (i) coordinate the strategic and long range planning activities of the corporation; and, (ii) monitor and evaluate the performance of the corporation with respect to the achievement of its mission, purposes and goals.
SECTION 6.3 - NON-BOARD COMMITTEES IN GENERAL: The Board of Directors may create one or more non-board committees, in addition to the Nominating Committee and the operating committees established by these bylaws, and delegate non-board functions to such committees. Non-board committees may include both Directors and individuals who are not directors of the corporation. Non-board committees may not exercise the authority of the Board.
SECTION 6.4 - NOMINATING COMMITTEE: The Nominating Committee shall consist of four (4) members, no more than two (2) of whom currently shall be Directors of the corporation. Retiring the former Directors of the corporation shall be encouraged to consider serving on this committee. The current President may not be a member of this committee. The committee members shall be appointed by the Board of Directors on an annual basis, to serve until the next annual meeting of the Board. A vacancy on this committee may be filled by the Board of Directors at any time. Members of the Nominating Committee may be appointed to successive terms. The committee shall be responsible for identifying and recruiting prospective directors of the corporation and shall present a slate for nominees for election as Directors at the annual meeting. The committee shall also present a slate of nominees for appointment as principal officers of the corporation and may make recommendations for chairpersons of the operating committees.
- FUND-RAISING COMMITTEE:This committee shall be responsible for coordinating the raising of funds needed to conduct the business of the corporation. The tasks to be coordinated by this committee shall include fund-raising campaigns, grant proposal writing, special fund-raising events, and cultivating of major donors. This committee shall emphasize and promote the importance of Christian stewardship in the servicing of donors and supporters.
- PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE: This committee shall be responsible for educating and informing the public regarding the mission and purposes of the corporation, the need for better and more affordable housing in certain areas, and the steps being taken to meet this need. The tasks to be coordinated by this committee shall include public speaking, communicating with the news media, and publishing of a periodic newsletter.
- FAMILY SELECTION COMMITTEE: This committee shall be responsible for drafting the selection criteria and application forms, screening applications, interviewing applicants, and recommending applicants to the Board of Directors for approval as prospective homeowners.
- FAMILY SUPPORT COMMITTEE: This committee shall be responsible for providing Habitat homeowners and prospective homeowners with a mutual support system, educational opportunities, and a forum for discussions pertaining to home ownership and maintenance, all for the purpose of helping families to break the poverty cycle and become independent.
- SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE: This committee shall be responsible for targeting the area or areas of the community in which the projects of the corporation shall be developed, investigating and researching the availability of property, and recommending property to the Board of Directors for acquisition. The committee shall work in conjunction with the Building Committee to evaluate the suitability of potential sites prior to acquisition.
- BUILDING COMMITTEE: This committee shall be responsible for planning and implementing the construction projects of the corporation. The tasks to be directed by this committee shall include obtaining house plans, soliciting professional help and donations of building materials, coordinating volunteers and supervising construction.
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