1. Leadership Commitment Policy
Governors Round Table 2019: Strong Roots, Strong Regions
Leadership Commitment Policy
Lisa Mangiafico
Senior Director, Information Services
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2. Leadership Commitment Policy
Illustrates expectations of region leaders
Conduct
Confidentiality
Conflict of Interest
Whistleblower/
Reporting Financial Improprieties

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. Where to find Leadership Commitment tool and how to use the tool:

7. QUESTIONS?