Board of Directors: Responsibilities and Expectations

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Board of Directors is the authority for the governance of the Society. The Board’s objective is to advise, govern, oversee and set policy, assisting in the leadership of ASID and acting as representation of the overall membership. The Board delegates to the Society’s CEO the management of operations and resources.

See the current Board of Directors

Board Responsibilities

  • Establish the Society’s mission and purpose, periodically re-assessing to ensure that the organization is adhering to its stated mission and purpose and making modifications as needed and when deemed appropriate.
  • Execute the Society’s strategic planning process, setting the strategic direction and tracking progress based on pre-determined metrics with the support and participation of the Society’s executive team.
  • Provide strategic oversight to Society programs with ongoing executive team collaboration to ensure alignment with the Society’s strategic plan and achievement of agreed upon goals and objectives.
  • Ensure that the Society uses effective financial strategies, including reliable and diverse revenue sources.
  • Ensure protection of the Society’s assets and provide financial oversight:
    • Review and approve the Society’s annual budget.
    • Ensure adherence to all financial policies, both short- and long-term.
    • Ensure annual audits are conducted.
    • Require transparency in financial practices.
    • Delegate day-to-day oversight to appropriate staff and Board-designated committees.
  • Build an effective and competent Board by adopting policy that ensures candidates meet competencies and qualified members are nominated for election.
  • Ensure legal and ethical integrity of the Society, its policies, practices, and operations, ensuring compliance, transparency and accountability.
  • Enhance the Society’s public image and standing, serving as ambassadors and advocates for the Society.
  • When appropriate, select and terminate the Society’s executive officer.
  • Support the CEO’s leadership and evaluate his or her performance annually against an agreed upon set of goals and objectives.
  • Monitor the chapters of the Society to ensure they remain compliant with the Society’s strategic direction and programs, also ensuring they are operating with the proper resources and legal and ethical integrity.

Expectations

  • Serve the Society and interior design profession and possess the ability to articulate the Society’s purpose, goals, strategic focus, policies, and needs.
  • Attend and participate in all Board meetings and conference calls as an active participant in all discussions/deliberations.
  • Represent the Society at events.
  • Participate in standing and/or ad-hoc Board committees and task forces as requested by the Chair of the board.
  • Exhibit leadership and professional engagement in the design community.
  • Recognize and nominate potential leaders for the Society.
  • Uphold the Society’s bylaws, policies, and position statements.
  • Hold information and data confidential.
  • There are two Industry Partner (IP) Members of the ASID National Board. The staggered terms of these Board members overlap. It is expected that the during one year of the IP Member’s term, the board-member and/or their company will host one of the in-person ASID National Board meetings at a location of their choice and cover travel expenses for all ASID Board members and select staff up to 15 people.