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== Executive Director ==
* Currently, Fat Cat Fab Lab does not have an Executive Director.
The executive director runs the everyday operations of a not-for-profit. In this role, he or she has full authority and accountability for the leadership of the organization’s programs and activities. The individual fulfilling this role is accountable for the financial performance and decisions they make on behalf of the organization.▼
▲The executive director runs the everyday operations of a not-for-profit. In this role, he or she has full authority and accountability for the leadership of the organization’s programs and activities. The individual fulfilling this role is accountable for the financial performance and decisions they make on behalf of the organization.
== Board of Directors ==
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=== What is the FCFL Board? ===
From a practical standpoint, the FCFL Board handles:
* Financial responsibilities including paying taxes, rent, and overseeing purchases for the lab
* Managing Memberships and Member Data
* Creating rules and policies for the benefit of the space and its members
* Enforcing policies and settling conflicts between Members
* Fostering community at Fat Cat Fab Lab
=== Board Member Qualifications ===
Per the Bylaws, in order to become a member of the FCFL Board of Directors, you must meet the following qualifications:
* Must be a current dues paying Member of Fat Cat Fab Lab
* Must have been a Member of FCFL for at least six months. The six months can be broken into separate spans of time.
* Must be present and active in the community of FCFL, as determined by the Board.
Not-for-profit boards are accountable for fiduciary duties which include:
* Hiring and monitoring the chief executive, setting appropriate compensation for leader, and setting goals for the organization. This duty also entails planning for executive succession and [https://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/resources-tools/resources-detail/conducting-executive-director-performance-evaluations conducting executive director performance evaluations].
* Ensuring that they establish conflict-of-interest and whistleblower policies and that they accept responsibility to honor the lines of authority between the board, executive director, staff, and volunteers.
* Supports governance decisions inside and outside the board room, operating as a single unit in supporting the executive director, and
Reference: https://www.boardeffect.com/au/blog/building-a-strong-not-for-profit-board-executive-partnership/
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==== An Effective Board-Executive Partnership Supports Respective Roles ====
* The Board of Directors should have no less than 3 active Board Members.
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=== Board Meetings ===
Generally meetings occur monthly, but additional meetings are scheduled on an as-needed basis. All Members are welcome to view and contribute to the current list of open agenda items
==== Meeting Minutes and Notes ====
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=== How do I become a Board Member? ===
A new Board is elected annually at the Board of Director's annual meeting. Board Members are elected in a three step process.
==== Nomination period ====
Any dues paying FCFL Member can nominate themselves or another Member for candidacy, if they meet the qualifications.
At the end of the Nomination Period, all candidates meeting the qualifications and with 2 or more nominations will be placed on the "Nomination List". Current Board Members will be automatically added to the Nomination List.
==== Voting Period ====
After the Nomination Period closes, Members will vote "yes" or "no" for each individual on the Candidate List.
==== Election Process ====
First, the Board will consider any majority of "No" votes for a current Board Member. Majority is defined as > 50% of the casted Member votes. They will hold a vote of termination of that Board Member, with the FCFL Members cumulative vote being counted as a single vote with 40% of the total voting power of the Board. (currently, the math works so that just one Board Member would need to agree with the Members to terminate the Board Member in question).
Second, the Board will hold a vote for the current Board Members to be re-elected back into the Board for another term. Any terminated Board Member may not be voted back in.
Finally, the Board will vote on FCFL Members to join as a new Board Member by starting from the highest FCFL Members votes on the Candidate List and ending when all seats of the Board are filled, with the FCFL Members cumulative vote for each candidate being counted as a single vote with 20% of the total voting power of the Board.
=== Reference: video & PPT - Can My Business Be a Nonprofit? ===
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