Section 4:  Board Process Policies

The Board recognizes the importance of developing formal relationships with other organizations and groups in order to further the vision and mission of the AWNA.

The Board is dedicated to developing Board members’ skills and understanding, which enable them to govern more effectively. Thus, the Board invests time and resources in orienting and training Board members.

Board members, who are members in good standing with the AWNA, and who have the appropriate values, skills, and experience, are essential for the effective governance of the AWNA.

AWNA must act in the best interest of its members. To do this, AWNA builds linkages with its members to ensure that: ,Members are regularly informed of issues, activities, accomplishments, and needs of AWNA, AWNA proactively seeks the opinions, c