Additional meetings are often scheduled to handle special events, emergencies and general meetings. Directors are expected to comply with the written attendance policy. Officers meet as the Executive Committee an additional two meetings a month. General Duties Board members determine the basic organizational purpose and goals for the association. Board members are responsible to association members, the neighbors of Northwest Portland, and should have their best interests in mind.
Board members are responsible for fund raising for special projects.
Board Members approve chairpersons and members of all committees upon recommendation from the board president. Appoints the members and chairpersons of all committees. The President is the chief executive officer of NWDA and serves as an ex-officio member of all committees. Preside at meetings in the absence of the President and discharge other duties as delegated by the President. Preside at meetings in the absence of the President and First Vice President and discharge other duties as delegated by the President.