Director Responsibilities

DRAFT - for discussion purposes only

The responsibilities reflect the operating roles of the Board of Directors for OSGeo. See also Executive Positions for more on specific positions such as President, Secretary, Executive Director, etc.

The basis for all of these roles is established in the OSGeo Bylaws.

The business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by or under the 
direction of the Board of Directors...
  -- Article III - Section 3.1 Powers

Governance

Ensure operations line up with OSGeo Bylaws

Leadership

Setting goals and vision for organisation

Oversight

Overseeing staff
Overseeing officers
Overseeing membership

Financial Management

Approving an annual budget
Working with Executive Director to identify potential funding sources

References

A website discussing Board roles, etc. here