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This area deals with the development and analysis of the organizational structure and with delineating responsibility, authority, and accountability at all levels of the organization. Functions include the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the governance process.

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The Board Chair's Role

Posted by: Jasmine Todman-Caines on October 25, 2009 at 11:30PM EST

According to the book Practical Governance from the chapter titled “The Board Chair’s Role, in Governance, there are five universal truths in which board chairs must be able to do. Which of the following is NOT one of the five universal truths?

a. Lead the board

b. Cultivate an effective working relationship with the CEO

c. Mentor others on the board

d. Work hard toward more equitable reimbursement for services

e. Be decisive and move the board to action

f. Walk the straight and narrow

Answer: d. Work hard toward more equitable reimbursement for services

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Posted by: Felicia Bolden Mobley on November 3, 2009 1:14PM EST

I agree. the Board Chair's role is to lead, cultivate and motivate. Day to day operations, like negotiating reimbursement, should be addressed by the CFO and managed care staff the organization has hired.