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Minutes and Meetings
ART Mission Policies
BU School of Management Business Plan Executive Summary
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BU School of Management Business Plan
(2007)
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Policy Governance Overview
Policy Governance Defined by John Carver
Our history
Strategic Plan
(2005)
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The ART Mission is a not-for-profit corporation managed by a Board of Directors made up of volunteers from the community who believe in the mission of the Art Mission, and are dedicated to its success.
The slate of nominees for the Board of Directors of The ART Mission is elected at the annual membership meeting in May each year. All members in good standing are eligible to vote, and are encouraged to attend the meeting. Anyone who cannot attend, but who would like to vote by proxy should call the ART Mission office at 607-722-6914, or send an email to artmission@artmission.org
President - Patricia M. Shores
Vice-President - Dennis Ebert
Treasurer - Eve Berman
Secretary - Charlotte Fassett
Robert Bell
Timothy Hayden, Esq.
Patrick Johnson
Marilyn Gaddis Rose
Steven Palmer
Joseph Stacey
George (Bill) W. Wilhelm, Jr.
Gordon Coughlin (Founding Member)
Doug Bissonette
Marcella Swartz (Founding Member)
Eve Berman, Chair
Patricia M. Shores, ex offico
Charlotte Fassett
Robert Bell
The Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the organization This committee provides financial oversight on all budget matters, oversees the preparation and recommends approval of the ART Mission budget, and insures any necessary annual and periodic audits by both internal and external audit units.
Accordingly, The Finance Committee is responsible for the following activities:
a. Assist the Executive Director in carrying out his or her responsibilities with respect to preparation and presentation of the annual budget to the Board.
b. In consultation with the President and Executive Director, establish such budget tracking and reporting standards as are appropriate to the needs of the committee and the Board.
c. Undertake a review, at least annually, of the long-range financial objectives of the corporation and their ability to sustain the corporation and the accomplishment of its stated mission and programs. Report to the Board annually on such objectives, including recommendations for revision as appropriate.
d. Advise the Board of Directors on the financial ramifications or impact of special projects or initiatives.
Charlotte Fassett, Chair
Patricia M. Shores, ex officio
To insure continuation of effective leadership and governance, the Board commits itself to recruiting high quality candidates for open board positions.
Accordingly, The BN&D Committee is responsible for the following activities:
a. Recruit and identify potential candidates for the Board of Directors who share the following characteristics:
Candidates will be committed to serve the ART Mission and its members.
Candidates will be willing to learn and work within the Policy Governance model.
Candidates will be able to participate thoughtfully and assertively in deliberation,
showing full respect for the opinions of others.
b. Prepare a slate of candidates for the Annual Membership Meeting, which includes why each candidate is qualified for Board membership. A non-member may be proposed for nomination, but he or she must become a member before being considered for candidacy.
c. Make clear to prospective candidates the process for election and the obligations associated with Board membership, as described in the policy Board Member's Individual Responsibilities.
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