Yamaska Literacy Council

Director Job Description

Role of the Director
A director is, together with the other directors who make up the Board,
responsible for ensuring that the Yamaska Literacy Council fulfills its mission

Training
The 12-hour Yamaska Literacy Council Basic Literacy Tutor Workshop in
addition to a Board orientation session

Commitment
A commitment of two years (summer excluded) is requested

Hours
Directors are expected to attend one to two hour executive meetings
approximately every two months, plus serve on one committee

Place of Work
The YLC Literacy Centre

Duties
Directors work together and do not have individual authority
A Director must:

• Provide leadership
• Ensure the continuance of the Board through the nomination process
  
• Understand YLC’s mission and mandate
  
• Set policy for YLC
• Ensure that effective organizational planning takes place
• Ensure that funds are properly managed
  
• Know and understand the financial statements
  
• Know the Board’s legal obligations and ensure they are followed
  
• Approve the hiring and releasing of staff
  
• Represent the YLC membership
  
• Uphold the confidentiality of Board discussions
  
• Examine and review recommendations as proposed by committees
• Be familiar with YLC’s by-laws, policies, and strategic plan
• Attend and participate in Board meetings as outlined in the by-laws
  
• Participate in committee work
  
• Prepare for meetings by reading background material
  
• Publicize Council activities