KC Health Improvement Network Board of Directors Memorandum of Agreement

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KITTITAS COUNTY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT NETWORK 2018-2019 KITTITAS COUNTY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT This Memorandum of Agreement sets out the terms by which the Board for the Kittitas County Health Network (KCHN) commits to management and leadership of the Network. Board Purpose The Network purpose is to improve population health through cross -sector collaboration and systems integration utilizing the Community Health Improvement Plan as the guiding implementation document. As a Board member I agree to adhere to Board Responsibilities, to consider how my own organization and those in my network can align with the KCHN purpose, and serve as a vocal champion of cross -sector collaboration in the community. KCHN Board Responsibilities Annually review the organization's mission and purpose; Review organization policies to ensure specific outcomes; Review programs and services to ensure they are tied to specific outcomes; Apply data to inform strategy development; Encourage connections between groups to ensure coordination and efficiency; Apply guidelines for ensuring ethical behavior and resolving ethical conflicts; Develop a well-defined structure of effective committees which clear purposes and tasks; Understand legal requirements and restrictions for Boards and the organizations and communicate to full Board; Define and apply articles of incorporation and by-laws; Develop a strategic direction for Board and organization; Develop a process and timeline for Board recruitment based on specific criteria and needs; Require an organizational annual report; Select and evaluate the Executive Director; Approve all contracts and policies for the organization; Oversee effectiveness of programs and services; Create, approve and monitor Board policy; Finalize and approve annual Board and organization budgets; Ensure annual audit of organization accounts. KCHN Executive Board Duties Monitor achievement of strategic plan and objectives; Monitor organization policies; Review preliminary budgets; Plan agenda for Board meetings; Ensure standing and ad hoc committees are meeting their objectives and are prepared for Board presentations; Oversee financial management, procedures/controls, budget and audit; Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and laws; Act on behalf of the Board for on -demand activities that occur between meetings, presented later to the Board for review; Ensure adequate financial controls and report any irregularities to the full Board; Recommend financial guidelines to the Board; Work with staff to design financial reports appropriate for the Board; Recommend selection of an auditor; Review job descriptions and establish salary structure for organization.