NBM 1: Member@Large Duties

NBM 1

MOTION: Move to amend OA Virtual Region Policy Manual, Article 5 – Board Members Duties by Position, by creating a new section, Section 7 – Member at Large as follows:

 

CURRENT WORDING

DOES NOT CURRENTLY EXIST

PROPOSED WORDING

Article 5 – Board Members Duties by Position

Section 7 – Member at Large

  1. Support Board Officers in communicating with members, meetings, and service bodies, including responding to inquiries.
  2. Assist other officers in providing regular updates to members, meetings, and service bodies.
  3. Provide backup to and may temporarily perform the duties of any Board member other than the Chair.
  4. Other duties as assigned.

SUBMITTED BY:

Virtual Region Bylaws Committee

For the motion maker’s contact details, please email secretary@oavirtualregion.org

INTENT: To define the responsibilities of the Member at Large, a newly created Board Officer position, and include these roles in the Policy Manual.

IMPLEMENTATION: If approved, the above section will be added to Article 5 of the Policy Manual. The new Member at Large will begin serving in accordance with these responsibilities, in alignment with the separate motion establishing their election.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To ensure clarity, consistency, and transparency by documenting the scope and expectations of the Member at Large position.

RATIONALE: The creation of the Member at Large position addresses the Board's need for additional support, flexibility, and continuity. The role enhances the Board’s ability to respond to members and adapt during transitions or absences.