NHCH Board Member Requirements

Leadership in this organization is a service to the Lord, as well as to its members.  We believe that God in His sovereignty will guide the Board of Directors (“Board”) in choosing the proper members and in guiding them in their responsibilities.

NHCH Board members:

1. are active members of NHCH, satisfying all of the requirements of membership;
2. are committed to homeschooling their children;
3. have a desire to serve other homeschooling families;
4. have a desire to promote and protect the organization;
5. work to fulfill the NHCH Board Responsibilities.

The Board agrees that:

1. Board membership is subject to the unanimous approval of the existing Board members;
2. Board membership is not a term appointment; members serve as long as they and the other Board members are both willing and able for them to continue;
3. The Chairman of the Board will represent NHCH, its leadership, and its members within the organization and to the community at large.  The Chairman shall be elected by a majority vote of the Board;
4. The number of members on the Board may change by unanimous consent of the existing Board;
5. Board positions that become vacant for any reason do not necessarily need to be re-filled, with the exception of the Chairman of the Board.

Criteria for removing members from the Board include:

1. failure to comply with Board member qualifications;
2. violation of the NHCH code of  conduct;
3. personal conflicts that, in the unanimous judgment of the Board, impair the ability of the Board to satisfy the NHCH Board Responsibilities.

A Board member who is removed from the Board may remain a member of NHCH, subject to the approval of the remaining Board members.

NHCH Board Responsibilities

The NHCH Board of Directors shall:

1. define the character of NHCH;
2. periodically review, and if necessary ammend, NHCH documents;
3. annually elect the Board officers (Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer);
4. attend Board meetings;
5. share relevant information with other Board members in a timely way;
6. delegate responsibility for NHCH initiatives to members who are willing and able to serve in such capacity ("Coordinators");
7. communicate regularly with Coordinators;
8. ensure adequate resources for NHCH initiatives;
9. periodically review NHCH initiatives to ensure that resources are used effectively and in keeping with the purposes of the organization;
10. promote NHCH and advocate on its behalf.