Science Iowa Board Responsibilities

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WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL

SCIENCE IOWA BOARD MEMBERS?

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• Attend all board and committee meetings and as many functions, such as special events, as possible.

• Stay informed about Science Iowa’s mission, services, policies,- and programs.

• Accept as a personal duty the responsibility to stay informed on emerging issues and to conduct ourselves with professional competence, fairness, impartiality, efficiency,- and effectiveness.

• Prepare for board and committee meetings by reviewing the agenda and supporting materials.

• Serve on committees or task forces and offer to take on special assignments when your capacity allows.

• Inform others about the Science Iowa. Advocate for the organization.

• Suggest nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to its work and to the organization.

• Stay informed about science and science policy developments, especially as they relate to Iowa and Iowa institutions.  

• Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.

• Assist the board in meeting its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization’s financial statements.

• Serve with respect, concern, courtesy, and responsiveness in carrying out the mission of Science Iowa.