Two Harbors Community Radio KTWH-LP 99.5 FM Board Member

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THCR Board Member Job Requirements

Adopted 1.7.16

The responsibilities of a Two Harbors Community Radio Board member begin with these fundamental legal obligations:

Duty of care: Board members are expected to actively participate in organizational planning and decision-making and to make sound and informed judgments.

Duty of loyalty: When acting on behalf of the organization, board members must put the interests of the nonprofit before any personal or professional concerns and avoid potential conflicts of interest.

Duty of obedience: Board members must ensure that the organization complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and that it remains committed to its established mission.

Additionally, a THCR Board member will:

• Support the work of THCR through mission-based leadership and strategic governance

• Serve as advisor to KTWH staff as they develop and implement THCR’s strategic plan

• Participate in the ongoing development of mechanisms for evaluating THCR’s impact

• Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings

• Participate in at least one KTWH committee

• Provide fiscal oversight of THCR, including the development and approval of THCR’s annual budget and related reports

• Assist in identifying and recruiting other Board Members and other volunteers

• Represent THCR to stakeholders; act as an ambassador for the organization

• Ensure THCR’s commitment to a diverse Board and staff that reflects the THCR community

• Consider THCR a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority, commensurate with their capacity and assist in grantmaking and fundraising projects/campaigns of THCR

• Serve a 2 year term (eligible for re-election for up to 4 additional terms)

• Attend monthly Board meetings

• Develop leadership capacity in business, government, philanthropy, education, the nonprofit sector or other areas deemed beneficial to THCR and personal qualities of integrity and credibility

• Serve on THCR’s Board of Directors without remuneration, except for certain travel and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties as approved by Board action

• Act as trustee of the organization's assets and ensure that the nonprofit is well managed and remains fiscally sound

• Exercise proper oversight of the organization's operations and maintain the legal and ethical accountability of its staff and volunteers

• Participate in public events on behalf of THCR and KTWH