O.2.2.2 Board Representation – Constituencies
O.2.2.2 Board Representation – Constituencies
Note: “Board” refers to a Board of Directors of a non-profit or other legal entity, an Advisory Board, Committee, or Commission.
Action
Develop a board that is made up of individuals who represent different constituencies within your downtown district and the community at large.
Why
Different constituencies bring unique perspectives that will enrich your Board’s leadership of the district.
How
Recruit board members from different industries. Here is a sample of constituencies that typically are downtown stakeholders:
- Property Owners
- Business Owners
- Economic Development
- Business Council
- Housing Authority
- Local Banks or Financial Institutions
- Realtors
- Planning & Zoning
- Historic Organizations
- Library
- Civic Orgs
- Faith-based
- K-12 School System
- College System
- Parks and Recreation
- Tourism
- Arts & Culture Organizations
