(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.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §356.103 adopted to be effective December 23, 2007, 32 TexReg 9328; amended to be effective September 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 4309; transferred effective April 1, 2024, as published in the March 8, 2024, issue of the Texas Register, 49 TexReg 1507 |