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    Practice 7E: Staff

    Posted 2022
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    Land Trust Alliance
    About This Practice

    Practice 7E includes five elements:

    1. Have a written job description for each staff member and conduct periodic performance reviews

    2. Document the lines of authority, communication and reponsibility between board and staff

    3. Ensure staff have appropriate training and experience for their responsibilities and/or opportunities to gain the necessary knowledge and skills

    4. Adopt written personnel policies that conform to federal and state law

    5. Provide fair and equitable compensation and benefits

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