Leadership Commitment Policy Governors Round Table 2019: Strong Roots, Strong Regions   Leadership Commitment Policy Lisa Mangiafico Senior Director, Information Services © Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®

Leadership Commitment Policy Illustrates expectations of region leaders Conduct Confidentiality Conflict of Interest Whistleblower/ Reporting Financial Improprieties

What Tool Does Sets out expectations for region leaders. Mechanism for removal of a region leader for issues covered in the leadership commitment. Any removal of a region leader MUST follow due process

Using the Tool Encouraged to use, but not required Can apply to elected and appointed leaders If used, NO alterations to the tool MUST be adopted at a meeting of the region board with a motion to adopt in the minutes Should be read and signed each year Governor responsible for maintaining signed commitments

If expectations aren’t met… Concerns in any of the areas covered by the Leadership Commitment must be sent to governor, with copies to SIA President and SIA Executive Director/CEO Concerns about elected region leaders must be handled in accordance with region bylaws and Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised (11th edition currently)

Where to find Leadership Commitment tool and how to use the tool: https://www.soroptimist.org/for-clubs-and-members/region-governor-resources/administration.html

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