Governance/Board Orientation

Board of Directors Orientation and On-Boarding Process

Approved by Board of Directors Vote on 19-August-2013 Board MeetingBoard Votes

Orientation Documents

All Global Foundation Board Members must read the following and acknowledge completion by signing document (below) by Jan 1, 2014. New board members to sign by January (following their election), and subject to disciplinary action if not completed by February 1. Board members will not be allowed to participate in Board votes until acknowledgement is signed.

Required Reading:

• General Information about the Role and Responsibilities of Non-profit Board Members:
  • Board Member Orientation: The Concise & Complete Guide to nonprofit Board Success - Michael E Batts
  • The Ultimate Board Members Book - Kay Sprinkel Grace
• Organization specific information:
  • OWASP Foundation By-Laws
  • Conflict of interest policy and annual questionnaire
  • Previous financial reports and 990 (Tax filing)

Other information

• Foundation Board of Director Liability Insurance Policy
• List of current board members and employees with contact information
• Board meeting schedule for upcoming calendar year