2024-2025 Local Motion Board Member Application
EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD AS A WHOLE ENTITY
As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the Board is responsible for:

1. Determining the mission and purpose of the organization
2. Selecting and evaluating the performance of the CEO
3. Providing strategic and organizational planning
4. Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
5. Fundraising and prospective donor development
6. Approving and monitoring Local Motion’s policy positions, advocacy, and programs
7. Enhancing Local Motion’s public image in the community
8. Assessing its own performance as the governing body of Local Motion


EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS
Each individual Local Motion Board member is expected to:

1. Know the organization’s mission, policy positions, programs, and needs
2. Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements
3. Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for Local Motion and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for Local Motion to advance its mission
4. Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve Local Motion’s mission
5. Help identify connections that can benefit Local Motion’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence policy
6. Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in monthly, one hour, Board meetings. Virtually or in-person
7. Participate fully in one or more committees (1-3 hour commitment per month)
8. Follow Local Motion bylaws, policies, and Board resolutions
9. Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of Local Motion
10. Sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings
11. Actively engage in fundraising for Local Motion in whatever ways are best suited for you. This may include identifying prospective donors, assisting with donor cultivation and stewardship, direct membership or sponsorship solicitation, writing thank you notes, assisting with special events, and the like. You will make a good faith effort to do your best and raise as much money as you can.
12. Encourage and support the Local Motion staff

Note: Board terms are two-year terms with the possibility to re-apply for two additional two-year terms, not to exceed a total of six years.
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Name *
Address *
City Ward *
Phone Number *
Email Address *
Employment and Volunteer Experience *
Qualifications
Why are you interested in serving on Local Motion's Board of Directors? *
What experience, relevant skills, or expertise do you have to help support our mission? *
Areas of Experience: *
Required
How much volunteer time are you able to commit to serving on the Board? *
What other contributions would you be able to make to Local Motion? *
Please list your community service, including other Boards or Commissions on which you are currently serving or have served in the past. *
How did you learn of Local Motion? *
What is your current relationship with Local Motion? *
Please provide three references and include their phone number or email: *
As a Board Member, Local Motion would provide you:
1. Regular financial reports.
2. Updates on the organization’s activities and information about transportation issues as they relate to our mission.
3. Opportunities for Board Members to discuss Local Motion’s goals, activities and status with the CEO or Board President.
4. Liability coverage through Directors' and Officers' liability insurance.
Local Motion Board Member Commitment
Local Motion's Board of Directors is responsible for the legal and financial oversight of the organization, as well as ensuring that the organization does the best work possible in pursuit of its goals.
I understand that, as a member of the Board of Directors of Local Motion, I would have the responsibility to ensure the organization actively pursues its goals. I would be fully committed to the mission of the organization and its bylaws. I would accept responsibility for the health, well-being, and financial oversight of Local Motion. *
I have reviewed the Board Member Job Description, as seen at the beginning of this form, and am committed to fulfilling the expectations of Local Motion Board Members, both in my role as an individual Board Member and as part of the Board as a whole. *
As a Board Member, I would:
Work with and support staff and other Board Members toward the achievement of our vision, mission, and strategic plan. *
Attend Board Meetings (in person or virtual) and inform the CEO or Executive Committee when I have to be absent from a Board Meeting. Board Meetings are held monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm. *
Serve on at least one committee (Board Leadership, Fundraising or Social committee). *
Take an active part in reviewing, approving, and monitoring the budget and financial statements. *
Actively engage in fundraising for Local Motion, such as through identifying prospective donors, assisting with donor relationships and stewardship, direct membership or sponsorship solicitation, writing thank you notes, and assisting with special events. *
Actively promote Local Motion in the community. *
Willingly advocate on behalf of Local Motion projects to members, public officials, and others. *
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