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Establishing: Policies Governing Unit Leadership

Some MRC units are governed by their housing agency’s staff, and other units receive guidance from individuals representing other community agencies. If your MRC unit has leadership from individuals outside the housing agency, such as an advisory board, steering committee, board of directors, or other governing body, you will want to have clear guidance for this group on how they can be most effective. It is important for members of the unit’s governing body to understand their roles. Typically, these groups will write and approve their own bylaws.

At a minimum, the bylaws should include:

Name and purpose
Membership—size, eligibility, and requirements
Structure—offices, election of officers, committees, voting, changes to bylaws
Powers—the authority this group has over the MRC unit (e.g., advisory or decisionmaking)
Meetings—how often are they held, how are they called?

Well-written bylaws can clarify the governing body’s role in the MRC unit’s ongoing activities and can help the group to work more efficiently. An effective advisory or governing body dedicated to the MRC’s vision can accomplish much in the community. Each advisory group member can serve as an ambassador to the community and their respective organizations and agencies.

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Last Updated on 8/23/2006