Section 356.103 - Board of Directors Training(a) Every two years, each board member must receive the following: (1) An explanation of the center's mission, philosophy, and a brief history;(2) An explanation of the dynamics of family violence that includes its causes and effects;(3) A description of the organization's current programs, provided by program staff;(4) A review of the organization's policies and clarification of any changes made during the year;(5) An explanation of how the center is funded and future funding projections;(6) A discussion, presented by the board chair or a member of the executive committee, of the following: (A) The board's role and responsibilities related to legal and fiscal accountability;(B) Meetings and attendance requirements;(C) Committee duties, structure, and assignments; and(D) Fund-raising and public relations responsibilities;(7) An explanation of the organization's insurance coverage, including director's and officers' liability insurance or notification of inability to obtain insurance;(8) An explanation of the working relationship between the board and staff, including, but not limited to which staff member is contacted regarding questions or requests and which staff members contact board members routinely;(9) An update on any changes made in the Business Organizations Code, Chapter 22; and(10) The organization's confidentiality policy and the importance of confidentiality.(b) New board members should receive this training within three months of starting their first term.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 356.103
Transferred from 1 TAC § 356.103 by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 10, March 8, 2024, TexReg 1507, eff. 4/1/2024