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The collective must select one of their number to act as the collective-board liaison, in order to provide a line of communication between the two bodies. The liaison should have paid time provided in their schedule to fulfill this role. | The collective must select one of their number to act as the collective-board liaison, in order to provide a line of communication between the two bodies. The liaison should have paid time provided in their schedule to fulfill this role. | ||
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Responsibilities of the liaison: | Responsibilities of the liaison: | ||
* '''Attend board meetings''' or send an informed, prepared substitute | * '''Attend board meetings''' or send an informed, prepared substitute | ||
| − | * '''Help board members to communicate with the collective''', and vice versa, and help board members figure out who to talk to for research. Track board requests for information and make sure that they are not lost. | + | * '''Help board members to communicate with the collective''', and vice versa, and help board members figure out who on staff to talk to for research and assistance. Track board requests for information and make sure that they are not lost. Help board understand staff limitations and capacity. |
* '''Prepare a report for each board meeting''', detailing | * '''Prepare a report for each board meeting''', detailing | ||
** Major HR issues e.g. hiring/firing/discipline | ** Major HR issues e.g. hiring/firing/discipline | ||
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** Other info as requested by board | ** Other info as requested by board | ||
* '''Pass on requests for board designees''' as a result of discipline or grievance procedures, liaise with the appointed designee and communicate their decisions. | * '''Pass on requests for board designees''' as a result of discipline or grievance procedures, liaise with the appointed designee and communicate their decisions. | ||
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==About this document== | ==About this document== | ||
| − | This | + | This was developed by Paul Munday and Laurel1.0, and adopted with modifications at the Nov 9 2011 board meeting.</noinclude> |
Latest revision as of 17:29, 28 February 2013
The Free Geek Collective ceased to exist on February 28, 2013. For information on current staff, please go to Staff. For detailed information about the re-organization of Free Geek's management structure, please go to 2013_Restructuring_Documents.
The collective must select one of their number to act as the collective-board liaison, in order to provide a line of communication between the two bodies. The liaison should have paid time provided in their schedule to fulfill this role.
Responsibilities of the liaison:
- Attend board meetings or send an informed, prepared substitute
- Help board members to communicate with the collective, and vice versa, and help board members figure out who on staff to talk to for research and assistance. Track board requests for information and make sure that they are not lost. Help board understand staff limitations and capacity.
- Prepare a report for each board meeting, detailing
- Major HR issues e.g. hiring/firing/discipline
- Current reports from staff departments
- Collective ideas and concerns concerning the collective and its members
- Collective ideas and concerns dealing with the organization as a whole
- Financial info, including quarterly budget (this does not mean that the liaison has to prepare the budget, but they should be informed about it and make sure that it is delivered)
- Other info as requested by board
- Pass on requests for board designees as a result of discipline or grievance procedures, liaise with the appointed designee and communicate their decisions.
About this document
This was developed by Paul Munday and Laurel1.0, and adopted with modifications at the Nov 9 2011 board meeting.