This page gives information on the responsibilities of being a director of the association. It has been put together to help you consider whether you wish to seek a nomination for directorship, or if you want to apply to be part of any of our Boards, Committees or Working Groups.
The board’s role is to provide leadership of the association. It should set the association’s strategic aims, ensure that the resources are available for it to meet them and review the executive management performance.
Ask yourself, why would someone voluntarily accept the responsibilities and duties as a director of ASMAA, and then miss a third or a half of the sessions at which the board’s work is conducted?
As ASMAA restructures its board, it is important to address some serious issues, and board director’s absenteeism, is one of them. While it is natural that at times a director will miss an occasional meeting due to unforeseen circumstances, the morale and the work of the board can be compromised…
According to Kenneth Galbraith: “Meetings are indispensable when you don't want to do anything.” Unfortunately, in many cases, he is right. To make meetings creative and useful, a good chairperson is essential.