A CLCP needs a working board that meets regularly to study issues, make decisions, and provide on-going support to the director and staff. However, a board may also have several honorary members. The board needs members who can give both financial assistance and community support. Some board members may be committed to the issue of literacy, but are unable to work actively with the program. This aspect is important, as these members may provide financial assistance that allows the organization to recruit other members who might not have the resources to serve otherwise.
Hall County is like other areas across the state.
It is faced with a limited number of people available to serve on non-profit boards, and finding new members can be difficult. According to one board consultant, it is important for people serving to have a vested interest in the mission of the board. He also suggested that members should only serve on one non-profit board at a time. Ad-hoc groups are set up as needed to study issues and conduct fundraising. This advice was given as the board was updating the charter from 36 to 20 active members.