Executive Director
From DVS Knowledge Base
The Executive Director is one of the twelve members of the Board of Directors. Their mission is to ensure DVS maintains alignment with strategic goals and values, and supports the board members to do their best work and collaborate.
Duties according to Bylaws
- Direct and be responsible for the overall operation of the organization and the strategic plan.
- Serve as the organization’s official representative and spokesperson on matters of policy and positions.
- Guide the growth of the organization’s overall global presence.
- Serve the board of directors to fulfill their roles, holding them accountable for fulfilling their duties.
- Solve issues in the board of directors and fill gaps if needed.
- Initiate and lead board meetings, or designate a proxy on the board to chair meetings in their absence.
- Chair Advisory Council, including appointing members, leading meetings, and initiating additional correspondence as needed.
- Chair the Annual General Meeting.
Tasks
- Strategic Vision
- Check-in with each board member to ensure they are supported and heard
- Support other directors as needed
- Keep an eye on whether or not people are fulfilling their duties
- Delegate incoming work to directors accordingly
- Create AGM Slide deck
Guiding Questions
- What long-term goals should DVS pursue?
- How is each director doing? - Do they need support? Are they fulfilling their basic responsibilities?
- What does the board need to work well together?
- What mission goals are being missed? How do we meet them?