The SECB Board will be made up of an executive and 8 ordinary members, in accordance with our consitution. There can be no more than three members from any one denomination/church which is an intentional ruling of the consitution to endeavour to keep this ministry as interdenominational and a point of unity for our community, and the Greater Body of Christ in this district.

Board member portfolios areas to consider

 Executive members:

Chairman

Vice Chairman

Treasurer

Secretary

8 Ordinary Members

Portfolios to be covered include:

• Office: Financial /Administrative

• Business development –  Sponsorships, advertising etc

• Fundraising -memberships & Partnerships & Donations  

• Ontrack – Retail

• Communications ( website, radio ads, newsletter)

• Production: Scheduling,Studio maintenance etc

• Programming/announcer training/code of practice compliances etc

• Operations: Technical(Braodcast)/ IT / OHS/maintenance of buildings, premises etc

• The Bluff: all towers maintenance and rental contracts

• Volunteer Recruitment, Co-ordination & relationship development

• Community Participation/ relationships/church reps/pastors/area reps etc

• Community Events –Fundraising/Co-operative PR events

 

What do Board members do?

3 Ds, 3 Gs, and 3Ws For Board Members of Not For Profits Using catch phrases or acronyms makes it easy to remember certain principles or guidelines. There are several sets of triplicate letters that help board members recall particular expectations tied to their board service. 3 Ds refers to the legal obligations of board members. They are the duty of care, duty of obedience, and duty of loyalty. These duties indicate that a good board member makes prudent decisions, respects laws and the organization's legal documents, and does not put personal interests above the interests of the organization. 3 Gs means 'give, get, or get out.' Many boards expect their members to bring in money either by making a personal contribution or participating in fundraising or both. If this does not happen, a board member may be asked to leave to give the seat to someone else. 3 Ts and 3 Ws take a more rounded approach to board service expectations. The Ts refer to treasure, time, and talent and the Ws refer to wealth, work, and wisdom. Besides participating in securing finances (treasure and wealth), board members are expected to participate in activities (time and work). The final important contribution is the board member's knowledge and expertise (talent and wisdom.)

Our Board is put in place to steer or oversee the ministry of 104.9 and the Ontrack Bookshop. Board members need to look at the big picture, the vision and Direction God has given us and to carry out constant assessment of the Board's performance. In fulfilling that role, there are several key responsibilities that members must carry out.

• Strategic Vision and Planning – The Board is the guardian of the spiritual and strategic vision for this ministr. Its prime role is to keep the vision alive by taking a leading role with the CEO in planning for the future. Spiritual Direction and Strategic planning enables the Board to pray through, think through and document what it is doing, and for whom, and why.
• Legal and Financial Accountability – The Board is responsible for ensuring the station meeting all legal requirements and remains accountable to its members and teh Christian Community.
• Selecting and Supporting the CEO (and other paid staff) – Our Board will be working with a very small team and will need to offer not only advise and monitoring but hands on support in each relevant portfolio.
• Advocacy – The Board is the primary link between the organisation, Church leadership, government, Christian communityand everyone else. It should represent the interests of the organisation to the broader community, the Government and to other stakeholders, and filter the diversity of stakeholder views back into the organisation.
• Board Meetings – Ourl Boards will hold meetings monthly and all Board members are obliged to attend most (if not all) of those meetings.
• Evaluating its own Effectiveness – The Board will be expected to regularly evaluate itself to ensure it remains representative, responsive and effective. Evaluation might be carried out informally or could involve holding a Board retreat or setting up a sub-committee specifically for this purpose.

Board Members Responsibilities

Board members are expected to:

1. Commit to the role of Board member

2. Regularly attend prayer meetings and board meetings, as well as any meetings neccesary for their portfolio

3. Keep up to date by reading the minutes, reports and any other necessary

meeting papers.

4. Try to be as active as possible in decision making and when neccesary undertaking practical activities to support their role

5. Understand how the radio station works administratively

6. Be familiar with the vision and mission of the ministry, the Constitution and the radio station’s responsibilities in regards to legislation and finances

7. Be prayerful and active in planning for the future direction of the radio station

8. Be faithful and supportive of the radio station in the eyes of the public

9. Take responsibility for particular areas of work - Portfolios.

10.Regularly attend the station’s functions and represent our radio station at

outside functions

11.Approve relevant documents including responsibility for approving the

organisations budgets and marketing strategies.

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