LHA’s plan for the coming year includes the following -
1. Building our Board of Directors and Community Advisory Committee
2. Developing Policies and Strategic Initiatives with the County
3. Developing Outreach to the Lee Corridor Communities and the County
4. Support to Local Businesses
5. Development of Special Events
6. Development of LHA’s Presence and Brand in the Corridor
LHA Board Member Job Description
The Board Members selected for the LHA will be expected to:
· Consistently attend board meetings
· Participate as an active member on at least one committee
· Participate in fundraising and events
· Prepare in advance before regular board meetings
· Ability to represent the corridor as a whole
· Execute the responsibilities of the Board Slot/Category
Our ideal Board Members will have the following characteristics:
· Committed to the Mission and Guiding Principles for the corridor as a whole
· Prepared to robustly engage
· Able to keep commitments
· Has time to give to ensure the organization’s success
· Respectful of all members and ready to lead task completion
· Works well with others/collegial but speaks honestly
· Brings a diverse background to the organization
The Process
All interested candidates should submit the following self-assessment questionnaire by Thursday, September 15, 2016. The LHA’s Board Selection Committee will be in touch with candidates to inform them of next steps. Initial meetings of the new LHA Board will begin in the fall.