Samples

The Lewisville (TX) Area Chamber of Commerce employs this matrix to help determine the makeup of their current board and effectively recruit to increase diversity at all levels.

This sample helps to ensure a balanced board for diversification. The spreadsheet records various demographic factors for members of the Board of Directors, including gender and ethnicity.

This internal spreadsheet is used to better understand board composition and guide the conversation towards filling obvious gaps. Includes age, sex, and whether or not board member is a minority.

This form communicates the roles and responsibilities of members of the board of directors and management staff.

The purpose of this manual is to advise the Chamber’s Board Members of the roles, individual responsibilities, and policies that pertain to the relationship of a Director in a not-for-profit Corporation.

This document serves as a template for succession and development planning.

This questionnaire allows board members to assess their performance on a scale of 1 through 6 and asks the important question: "What would bring it up to a 6?" Sample obtained from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Accreditation Best Practices resource page.

This form contains questions for board members to self-evaluate their performance and to evaluate board meetings. For board members answering yes to these questions, they are likely to be fulfilling their responsibilities as board members. Sample obtained from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Accreditation Best Practices resource page.

Please help us assess our board’s skill bank and knowledge about the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and your role on the board. This information will be reviewed by the Board Development Committee as they develop a training plan for the board. Also contains a list of characteristics and attributes of an ideal board member. Sample obtained from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Accreditation Best Practices resource page.

This form contains questions for board members to self-evaluate their performance and to evaluate board meetings. This evaluation form will be distributed on a quarterly basis. Sample obtained from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Accreditation Best Practices resource page.