Board of Director Duties
By: Source: AARP.org Date Posted: 2003-05-30 10:28:00-04:00
The AARP Board of Directors is responsible for setting the policy and agenda of the Association. The Board is comprised of 21 members including the President-elect and President, and is divided into three groups serving overlapping terms. It is an active, working Board that governs on behalf of the members, and determines, demands, and assures appropriate organizational performance. This includes fulfilling the mission of the organization, determining its future direction, and assuring the organization’s fiscal health.
Membership on the AARP Board requires a substantial investment of time and includes the following commitments: four Board Meetings (generally two days each); a Board Retreat (four days); a minimum of three additional committee meetings (one to two days each); the National Event (three days); as well as participation in other activities as determined. Meeting preparation time and travel time are not included in these estimates. Meetings are generally held at AARP Headquarters in Washington, DC, and meeting-related expenses are covered by the Association.
Some of the major responsibilities of an AARP Board Member are to:
Setting strategic direction and public policy:
- Develop and implement governance policies;
- Determine the national legislative policy agenda for the Association on such issues as Medicare, Social Security, and consumer protection;
- Set policy that guides the Association ' s strategic plans and activities, its publications, and the development of community service programs and activities.
Assuring sufficient financial and human resources to carry out strategic direction and policy:
- Approve budget of over 800 million dollars and monitor finances of the Association;
- Monitor policies that govern thousands of volunteers and 2,000 staff nationwide.
Overseeing, monitoring and accountability:
- Assure that there is a linkage between the organization and the membership;
- Approve and monitor member services and programs for approximately 36 million members;
- Evaluate the executive director ' s performance.
Serving as spokesperson in representing the Association and its positions.
- Clearly and accurately articulate the Association ’ s public policies to lawmakers, policymakers, opinion leaders, members and the general public.
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