The Board of Directors is the legal authority for the Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia.  As a member of the Board, a director acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization. A director of the Board should be fully informed on organizational matters and participates in the Board's deliberations and decisions in matters of planning, policy, finance, and the work of the community foundation. Directors are also responsible for:

• Participating fully at Board meetings and reviewing information necessary to make decisions.

• Acting in the best interests of the Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia.

• Declaring conflicts of interest and refraining from voting on such issues.

• Sharing with other directors in being accountable to the Foundation's stakeholders including donors and the community at large.

• Identifying and soliciting potential donors.

• Acting in accordance with the philosophies and values of the Foundation.

• Support the Foundation's mission through donations to the Foundation as appropriate to personal circumstances

• Being an advocate for the Foundation with contacts and professional colleagues.

• Ensuring effective financial and audit controls are in place to protect invested funds and safeguard donor information.