Self-Paced Course – Newly Elected Survival Guide
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE?
To illuminate board service so you can participate fully in meetings of your board, council, or committee
$47 for 30-day enrollment. To register a group, contact our office here.
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Were you recently elected or appointed to a city council, school board, or nonprofit board? Are you unfamiliar with the jargon used on boards? Do you feel shy about speaking up or making motions? Get the light and insight you need with our Newly Elected Survival Guide.
This course will prepare you to take an active part in discussion and decision-making, make motions, and assert your rights if you need to. Lots of information packed into an enjoyable and lively course.
AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO
- Describe how the authority of the group is more important than any one individual, even the chair.
- List four fundamental guidelines.
- Make motions and amendments.
- Assert your rights if necessary.
THE COURSE CONTAINS
- a recorded video – 52 minutes
- PDFs giving key content
- lessons with blog entries and reference PDFs
Course Content
INTRODUCTION
Getting started
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CURRICULUM
RECORDING
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Getting started
What is the chain of command?
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Newly elected? 6 key questions for success
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Duty of care
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Rights and responsibilities of the member
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Role of the chair
A paradox: the chair is not in charge of the meeting
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11 duties of the chair
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When does chair discuss and vote?
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If the chair is being a bully
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Removing the chair
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For everyone
Follow four fundamental guidelines
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Inappropriate remarks on nonprofit boards
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Point of Order and Appeal: the heart of democracy
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Rights of ordinary members at board meetings
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Removing a board director
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CONCLUSION
Reference materials
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Next steps
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