Board Roles Responsibilities Public Community Action Agencies Training

Board Roles & Responsibilities: Public Community Action Agencies [Training] [Date] [Trainer Logo] PRESENTED BY: [Trainer Name] [Trainer Website or Email] [Trainer Phone Number]

This training material was created in collaboration with Community Action Program Legal Services, Inc. (CAPLAW) and the Community Action Partnership (Partnership). The publication was created by National Association of Community Action Agencies - Community Action Partnership in the performance of the U. S. Department of Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services Grant Number 90 ET 0465. Any opinion, findings, and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. 2

Agenda § Brief Introductions § Legal Requirements Governing Tripartite Boards § A Few Points About Tripartite Board Operations § Role of the Tripartite Board § Key Responsibilities of the Tripartite Board 3

Brief Introductions 4

Who do we have in the room with us today? Board Member Board Chair Dept. Head/ Executive Director Staff Board Liaison State Association Staff State CSBG Office Staff Who Else? ? ? 5

Time Flies When You’re Having Fun! Right? !? § Board Members: How many years have you served on the board? – 0 to 3 years – 3 to 5 years – 5 to 10 years – 10 to 15 years – 15 to eternity. . . § Staff: How many years have you worked in Community Action? – 0 to 3 years – 3 to 5 years – 5 to 10 years – 10 to 15 years – 15 to eternity. . . 6

Tells Us Why You are Here! Board Members: What motivated you to join a Community Action board? Staff: What motivated you to work for a Community Action Agency? 7

Takeaways What do you hope to learn? At the end of the presentation, write down 3 action items to take back to your organization. 8