Role and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

Keep Blount Beautiful is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains organized in 1992. Our mission is to encourage and educate Blount County residents to take action to improve and beautify their community. We envision a cleaner, greener, more beautiful Blount County. This is accomplished through education, events, and volunteer engagement. Keep Blount Beautiful is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful.

The government and policy-making responsibilities of Keep Blount Beautiful shall be vested in the Board of Directors which shall control its property, be responsible for its finances, and direct its business affairs. Board members also play an important role in serving as ambassadors for the organization in the community. Daily operations are led by the executive director, who reports to the Board of Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS: Board members must work or live in Blount County. Members should have a passion for Keep Blount Beautiful’s mission and support environmental sustainability in Blount County. Members should have no conflicts of interest with the operations of Keep Blount Beautiful.

COMMITMENT: I understand that as a member of the Board of Directors of Keep Blount Beautiful, I have certain responsibilities as listed below.  I understand that this list is not exhaustive but is intended to provide a general guideline for Board membership.

TERM COMMITMENT: The terms of office are three years. Elected and appointed members can serve up to two consecutive terms.

RESPONSIBLE TO: President, Board of Directors

RESIGNATION: In writing to the President, Board of Directors and Executive Director

ATTENDANCE COMMITMENT:                  

• Regularly scheduled board meetings: The regular meeting of the Board shall be held on the second Thursday of each month.
• Required to attend a minimum of 7 meetings per year. The annual meeting in June is required.
• Special events (as announced)
• Note that all members are responsible for and affected by items voted on at board meetings whether they are in attendance or not.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a cooperative and effective relationship with the Executive Director and board members
• Regularly attend Keep Blount Beautiful board meetings or notify the Executive Director for reason of absence. Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board meetings.
• Represent Keep Blount Beautiful as an ambassador in the community
• Promote the effectiveness of litter prevention, waste reduction, and beautification of the community through actions and service to the board
• Know the mission statement: To encourage and educate Blount County residents to take action to improve and beautify their community.
• Know the vision statement: Keep Blount Beautiful envisions a cleaner, greener, more beautiful community.
• Assist with identifying and recruiting potential new board members
• Develop, review, and approve Keep Blount Beautiful Bylaws. Know the contents and obtain a copy of the Bylaws.
• Develop, review, and approve all Keep Blount Beautiful policies that govern the organization
• Approve Keep Blount Beautiful’s annual budget, financial reports, and business decisions
• Develop short and long-term strategic plans that fulfill Keep Blount Beautiful’s mission
• Provide meaningful feedback during annual Keep Blount Beautiful Executive Director evaluations
• Identify and assist with opportunities for fundraising and sponsorship
• Identify potential opportunities for partnership, programming, and/or events
• Serve on at least one committee
• Participate in at least two organization events per year

INDIVIDUAL GIVING: The Board of Directors has adopted a policy for members to make an annual monetary donation to Keep Blount Beautiful. Board members are expected to give at a level that is personally meaningful to them.

LIABILITY INSURANCE: Board members are covered under Keep Blount Beautiful’s Directors and Officers insurance policy.

Contact:

Brittney Whipple | Executive Director

Keep Blount Beautiful

356 Sanderson St., Ste. A4

Alcoa, TN 37701

865-681-4809