Board member

Objectives

The Board members are responsible for the general management of the corporation. Elected to a 3-year term by the Active members, Board members perform the duties shown in the Bylaws, section 7.

Typical tasks and tips

Elect officers of the corporation (see Bylaws, sections 6.5. and 8.2.).
Fill vacancies among the Board or officers until the next election (see Bylaws, sections 6.7. and 8.3.).
Vote to accept or reject applications for active membership (see Bylaws, sections 2.2.4. and 7.2.).
Grant life memberships (see Bylaws, section 2.5.3.).
Elect honorary members (see Bylaws, section 2.6.).
Determine penalties for misconduct and Bylaw violations (see Bylaws, section 7.1.).
Suspend or expell members (see Bylaws, sections 2.8. and 7.2.).
Set the amount of annual dues (see Bylaws, section 3.1.).
Conduct Board meetings (see Bylaws, section 7.2.).
Appoint committees within the Board (see Bylaws, section 7.2.).
Audit bills and disburse funds (see Bylaws, section 7.2.).
Change patron classification titles and monetary thresholds (see Bylaws, section 2.4.2.).
Select individuals to fill the following positions:
- Casting Committee (for each production)
  - TIP: The Casting committee should be made up of an odd number of people, no less than three. Review the current policy manual for other selection criteria.
- Choreographer
- Director
- Executive committee (see Bylaws, section 10.1.)
- Membership secretary (see Bylaws, section 8.2.)
- Play Reading chair (by June 1st)
  - TIP: Be prepared to assist in the selection of committee members.
- President (see Bylaws, section 8.2.)
- Production Manager
- Recording secretary (see Bylaws, section 8.2.)
- Treasurer (see Bylaws, section 8.2.)
- Vice President (see Bylaws, section 8.2.)
Hire individuals to fill the following positions:
- Performance Musician
- Rehearsal Accompanist
Approve final slate of plays for each season, from among those submitted by the Play reading committee. Except for reasons of technical and/or artistic difficulty or for noncompliance with the following criteria, the top selection in each category will be approved by the Board.
Criteria:
- Wide audience appeal.
  - TIP: Consider known authors, recognizable titles, and, for musicals, songs.
- Artistic merit.
- Staging should be within reasonable technical, artistic, and financial capabilities.
Establish a yearly calendar of events and production dates and establish budgets for each production.
Establish a budget for the Publicity Committee chair.
Approve fund-raising projects.
Maintain copies of historical documents and records provided by the Historian.

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Last revised 2/4/03

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