Responsibilities of the Chair, Board of Trustees
• Serve as a role model and Institute/U.S. Chamber representative for all volunteers and participants involved with Institute.
• Serve in an advisory capacity, maintaining consistent communication with Institute staff throughout the year and serving as liaison between staff and trustees.
• Preside over meetings and calls, delivering the chair report when appropriate; coordinate with staff on agenda items.
• Delegate specific trustee assignments.
• Participate in at least (1) Board of Regents Teams meeting per site throughout the year.
• Develop board talent for future leadership positions.
• Travel to all four sites during term as Chair.
– Participate in the Graduation Ceremony by delivering remarks on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
– Attend on-site Board of Regent and Class Advisor meetings, as appropriate.
– Audit class(es) on-site.
– Facilitate industry consultations, time permitting.
– Attend volunteer/faculty/staff dinner.
– Observe members of the Boards of Regents and provide recommendations for future trustee nominations.
• Submit chair reports.
• Share feedback with Chair Elect and assist with transition of terms.
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