127 – The Culture Code: Creating a Healthy Relationship Between Executive Directors and Elected Officials

The executive director is the board's most important employee (in some models, the board's only employee). This session reviews tips and advice for both directors and elected officials on how to keep that relationship healthy and functional.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to:
- Have a better understanding of how to set expectations for both sides for success.
- Understand strategies for performance review and compensation of the executive director.