WMCC Board of Directors Application
The Western Montana Community Center (Western Montana LGBT Community Center/WMCC) Board of Directors has three specific legal obligations as dictated by state law. These are:
1. That the organization operates for its stated purpose in the Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation.
2. That the organization is solvent & properly manages its assets.
3. Complies with all laws, particularly those relating to tax status.
WMCC Board of Directors also should be:
• Committed to securing the constitutional rights to privacy, equality protection & dignity of LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Committed to diversity & multiculturalism within the organization & community.
• Have volunteered or donated to the WMCC in some capacity in the past 12 months. **Exceptions may apply based on previous experience.
Other Responsibilities:
• Be willing to be publicly identified as a Center Board Member to the extent they are legally required to be &
are personally comfortable with.
• Make policy decisions affecting WMCC directions, activities & operations
• Volunteer their energies & time towards the Center’s growth & development.
• Participate in Center programs & activities.
• Attend all regularly scheduled board meetings.
• Participate in fundraisers that are best suited to the individual.
• Act as a liaison to the community.
• Be committed to the consensus decision making process.
• Serve on various committees that interest the individual.
Applications can be submitted throughout the year and if there is need for a board member, we will contact you. If there is no immediate need, applications will be reviewed 1 month prior to the annual meeting.
Please fill out the application completely and provide details on general questions. This allows the selection committee to properly evaluate your skill set, compatibility with the team, and your alignment with mission / vision of the organization.