MCPB BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITIES

(This document to be made available to applicants along with application)

1. Actively serve the mission of MCPB as a community-supported radio station, and not that of a constituency, issue, special interest inside or outside of MCPB, or a personal agenda.
2. Give time, energy and special skills generously to MCPB  e.g. for board meetings, board communication, committee work, fundraising, special events, public outreach.
3. Motivate others to support MCPB by giving their time and/or resources.
4. Act in an honest and responsible manner, keep an open mind and strive to make the best decisions for everyone involved.
5. Keep confidential information confidential.
6. Be respectful to board members, staff, programmers, volunteers, members and the public.
7. Do nothing to violate the trust of those that elected or appointed me to the board.
8. Not use my board service for my personal advantage or for the advantage of others.
9. Never exercise authority as a board member except when acting in a meeting with the full board or in a function the board delegates me to.
10. Never undermine the authority of the General Manager with the staff or volunteers of MCPB and keep out of management issues except as they appear before the board.
11. Become familiar, prior to taking office, with the MCPB Bylaws, Policies and Procedures, Board Member Handbook and other materials given to me as part of my board member orientation. 
12. Participate in board member orientations, Board of Directors' meetings, committee work, retreats, board training and other board-related events. I understand that missing three consecutive board-related meetings shall be cause for dismissal from the Board.
13. Study all materials distributed in advance of a meeting and respond in a timely and effective manner to requests for feedback, including the ability to send and receive email documents.
14. Accept and perform in a responsible, timely manner assignments from the board, Members of the Executive Committee or from the chair of a committee that I am a member of.
15. Represent MCPB members to the Board of Directors, and represent the Board to the membership and not take board actions without the approval of the full board.
16. Set policies and procedures for MCPB, including by-law changes as needed.
17. Help develop, approve and oversee long-range planning for MCPB, and review implementation of long-range planning on a regular basis (annual or semi-annual)
18. Oversee MCPB's financial health and ensure the organization has adequate finances and money is responsibly spent, e.g. by reviewing and approving the annual budget, reviewing the budget every quarter and approving all major budget modifications.
19. Select, oversee, evaluate, and when necessary replace the general manager, who is accountable to the Board of Directors. This includes:
    
    1. Review of the general managers operational report at every board meeting
    2. Quarterly review of the station budget and membership development activities
    3. Other reviews as determined necessary by the board to ensure the long-term health of MCPB and compliance with FCC regulations and all applicable regulations and laws.
20. Assist the general manager and staff with fundraising activities, e.g. pledge drives or events.
21. Be evaluated annually by the board for atten­dance, effectiveness and participation.
22. Submit Disputes with MCPB or its representatives or employees to mediation,