NATIONAL RECYCLING COALITION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS LETTER OF COMMITMENT
In committing to serve on the NRC Board of Directors, I agree to the following:
- My commitment will be for a minimum of three years.
- I will attend regular Board meetings, schedule to be determined by new Board at the first new Board meeting after elections. I will come prepared to each meeting having read carefully the previous meetings minutes, the committee reports, financial statements, and other documents distributed prior to the meeting – and having outlined important issues prior to the meeting.
- I will attend a Board orientation and read the appropriate documentation to fully understand the mission, bylaws, policies, financial condition and programs of the NRC; and, when necessary, make reasonable requests for additional information from staff, officers of the Coalition, committees or other Board members.
- I will actively participate in Board meetings, and at least one NRC committee, working group, task force, special assignment and/or event each year I am on the Board.
- I will assist in developing and implementing policies, goals, and objectives for long- and short-term planning.
- I will actively participate in the development, training, and mentoring of new and future Board members.
- I will abide by NRC’s Operating Policies and its Freedom from Harassment Policy.
- I will ensure open and healthy communication between Board members by respecting opinions, listening courteously, and interacting sincerely.
- I will assist NRC in meeting its annual fundraising goals by contributing time and/or money to fundraising, soliciting, seeking membership donations; supporters or grantors agencies, and/or writing and reviewing grant proposals. (A recommended goal would be to raise $1,000 to $2,500 each year in cash or in-kind services).
- I will serve as a good ambassador for the NRC.
- I understand that not meeting any of the above items or missing more than two Board meetings in a year (without excused absence from the Board President) may result in my removal as a Board member of NRC.
- I will accept and support NRC’s mission statement as the purpose of the organization and of my volunteer work for the NRC, adhering to NRC’s Duty of Loyalty policy (see below).
BOARD OF DIRECTORS DUTY OF LOYALTY:
- Conflicts of interest – Where an individual Board member has interests that are in conflict with those of the Coalition, the member must disclose the conflict before the Board of Directors takes action on the matter.
- Corporate opportunity – Before a Board member engages in a transaction, which he or she knows may be of interest to the NRC, the member should disclose the transaction to the Board in detail and adequate time to enable the Board to act or decline to act with regard to such transaction.
- Confidentiality – Each Board member is expected to treat as confidential all matters involving the Corporation until there has been general public disclosure or unless the information is a matter of public record or common knowledge.
I accept this position on the Board of Directors for the National Recycling Coalition (NRC) and commit myself to a strong involvement in this non-profit recycling organization. I commit my time and desire to serve, as well as my background, experience, and capabilities to the highest use of the organization.
