Legal Responsibilities of Boards

The board of directors of an incorporated non-profit organization is legally responsible for the actions of the organization, including those of its employees and volunteers. The organization may be liable (subject to a penalty) if something goes wrong. The board members themselves may be liable if it can be shown that the board itself was negligent1. This paper discusses the Board Member’s responsibilities.

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