Policy Governance

The MAP Board of Directors meets nine times per year at locations across the state. The MAP board operates under the John Carver model of Policy Governance, which creates a clear delineation between the role of the board and the role of the executive director and staff. In January 2007 the MAP board participated in a two-day training session on Policy Governance, and subsequently, over the course of spring 2007, initiated a program to more closely link the board with our membership.

 

Under the Policy Governance model, the MAP Board is responsible for developing the policy that dictates the educational programs, magazine topics, and advocacy that are advanced by staff. In the past year the MAP Board has adopted policies for Historic and Cultural Resources and Schools and Local Government. These policies serve the organization as we seek to build alliances with other organizations, state agencies, and legislators who are empathetic with our positions.