Legal Responsibilities of Boards

Description

Hosted by Community Futures East Kootenay
Session one of a four-part series
 

Board members need to become familiar with the legal environment that exists for non-profit organizations.

Participants will:

• Be aware of the legal framework within which they provide leadership;
• Know where to find and apply the legal guidelines governing non-profit board of directors;
• Identify the circumstances that create liability for directors; and
• Review how boards can protect themselves against liability.