Board Member Responsibilities and Expectations

   General Responsibilities

  • Be a member of the coalition.
  • Respond to board-related emails in a timely manner.
  • Sign the board member responsibilities acknowledgment upon accepting the role and annually.
  • Be active and engaged, willing to share thoughts and ideas.
  • Complete the annual conflict of interest statement and disclosure.
  • Use webcam for virtual meetings.
  • Attend monthly board meetings, adhering to the absence policy.
  • Commit to serving your full term
  • Review the monthly DOH report and board meeting materials prior to the board meeting.

   Strategic Oversight

  • Provide guidance and direction to the executive director.
  • Establish priorities and goals for Immunize South Dakota.
  • Develop a strategic plan to guide the work of Immunize South Dakota.
  • Participate in and support fundraising efforts.

   Engagement and Participation

  • Participate in 1 community outreach event per year.
  • Participate in 1-2 committees.
  • Attend 1 ISD-hosted event per year (annual conference, day of advocacy, partners on the patio).
  • Attend the annual in-person board meeting.
  • Attend and help lead at least 2 coalition member meetings per year.
  • Attend the annual in-person board social event.
  • Invite 1-2 new partners to join ISD per year.

Ready to apply? Complete the board member application here.