I, __________________________________________understand that as a member of the Board of Directors of National Association of College & University Mail Services, I have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure that the Association does the best work possible in pursuit of its goals. I believe in the purpose and the mission of the Association, and I will act responsibly and prudently as its steward.

As part of my responsibilities as an Elected Board Member:

1. I will interpret the Association’s work and values to the membership.
2. I will attend board and committee meetings, special events and commit to spend a minimum of ten (10) hours per month on NACUMS business.
3. I will act in the best interests of the Association, and excuse myself from discussions and votes where I have a conflict of interest.
4. I will stay informed about what’s going on in the Association.  I will ask questions and request information. I will participate in and take responsibility for making decisions on issues, policies and other board matters.
5. I will work in good faith with staff and other board members as partners towards achievement of our goals.
6. If I don’t fulfill these commitments to the Association, I will expect the Vice President or President to call me and discuss my responsibilities with me.

In turn, the organization will be responsible to me in several ways:

1. I will be sent, without request, quarterly financial reports and an update of organizational activities that allow me to meet the “prudent person” standards of the law.
2. Opportunities will be offered to me to discuss with the President the Association’s programs, goals, activities, and status; additionally, I can request such opportunities.
3. The Association will help me perform my duties by keeping me informed about issues in the industry and field in which we are working and by offering me opportunities for professional development as a board member.
4. Board members and staff will respond in a straightforward fashion to questions that I feel are necessary to carry out my fiscal, legal and moral responsibilities to this Association. Board members and staff will work in good faith with me towards achievement of our goals.
5. If the Association does not fulfill its commitments to me, I can call on the President or Vice President to discuss the Association’s responsibilities to me.