Learn Practice Element 3B1: The Ideal Board
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Land Trust Standards and Practices, Practice 3B. Board Composition and Structure, includes five elements. This module addresses Practice 3B1: Have a board of sufficient size, skills, backgrounds and experiences to conduct its work effectively
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This resource is a Land Trust Alliance member benefit for the staff, board and volunteers of land trust and affiliate member organizations, and Alliance donors at the Protector level.
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