The Healthcare Leaders Association of New Hampshire / Vermont (HLA NH/VT) is a vital resource for healthcare professionals and medical group managers throughout the state. Through educational programs, mentoring, advocacy and networking, our members attain professional growth and development. HLA NH/VT provides education, networking and resources in the state and regional forums, for our membership and constituencies it serves, to develop personal and professional skills that advance the art and science of medical group practice management.

OUR GOVERNANCE

HLA NHVT is governed by a Board of Directors which consists of six individuals elected by the membership. There are five officers of the Association. They are: President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Immediate Past President. Each officer is a member of the Board. 

Although the Board of Directors may delegate authority to management, the Directors retain specific duties and responsibilities which may not be delegated to the management of the Association. The primary responsibilities of the Board of Directors are as follows:

• To adopt and follow sound, written, and clearly defined strategic objectives
• To ensure that the Association has the resources and organizational capabilities to achieve those objectives
• To comply with the Association’s Bylaws, State and local laws, and regulations
• To regularly attend and actively and meaningfully participate in board meetings
• To establish and monitor good governance practices
• To establish a system to identify, measure and effectively control risks to which the Association is exposed
• To establish ad hoc and working committees that will enable the Board of Directors to effectively perform its duties
• To ensure that members’ own personal/business relationships with the Association are always at arm’s length