Duties of the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is responsible for all activities, policies, and budgetary decisions of the Santa Clara County Dental Society. The Executive Director and SCCDS Staff are accountable to the Board.

The Board of Directors shall attend Board meetings and be well informed on issues and agenda items in advance of meetings. They shall actively participate at the meetings and contribute their skills, knowledge and experience. They shall listen respectfully to other points of view, participate in organizational decision-making, and become educated about the needs of the association and the people whom they serve.

The Board of Directors shall attend other society functions to show their commitment to the Society, i.e. general monthly meetings, new member activities, Strategic Planning meeting, etc. They shall represent the association to the public and to the dental community.

The Board of Directors shall ensure that all new actions further the Strategic Goals of the Society. They will also perform any other duties assigned by the President of the Society.