About the board

Board members have a critical role in shaping our neighborhood nonprofit for years to come, especially during this time or organizational transition. If you have any questions about this process, please contact us at frnng@frnng.org .

Members of historically underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to run, including renters, seniors, residents with disabilities, and residents who identify as LGBTQIA+ or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color).

Time commitment and duties

• The estimated time commitment is five to six hours per month. FRNNG monthly meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• Board members are expected to participate in these monthly meetings, as well as respond to emails, serve on a FRNNG committee, and volunteer for events.

• Terms typically run two years, but may be subject to change because the organization is in transition.

  Deadline to register

• The deadline to complete this online form is Saturday May 13th at 12 p.m.

• You can also register to run for the FRNNG Board in person at the Annual Meeting.

• All voters will have access to your name and why you'd like to run for the board when voting opens.

Running for the board

• Open positions are Secretary, North and South Northrop Rep, Treasurer, and Board Member at Large. Learn more about the Board and the FRNNG below or at https://www.frnng.org/s/FRNNG-New-Bylaws.docx

• You have the option to run for an Officer or Neighborhood Rep position AND an At-Large Board Member position or just run as an At-Large Board Member, if you prefer.

• If elected as an Officer or Neighbor Rep, you'll automatically take that position. If not elected, you'll be up for election as an At-Large Board Member.

FRNNG board by the numbers

According to the FRNNG bylaws, the board is made up of:

• 10-21 members

• Four officers: President, vice president, secretary and treasurer

• Four neighborhood representatives

• Two to 13 directors-at-large

Good to know

• No person can hold more than one office at the same time.

• Board fixes the powers and duties of the officers, unless specified in the bylaws.

• No elected public official or candidate for an elective public office can be an officer.

Roles of the officers

The president:

• Presides at all meetings of the board.

• Signs all contracts and other agreements originated by the board.

• Manages the board.

• Performs all duties prescribed by the board and those usually required in this role.

The vice president:

• Performs all duties assigned by the board.

• Takes on the duties of the president when that person is absent or unable to fulfill their duties.

• Carries out special projects and strategic planning.

The secretary:

• Takes and maintains accurate minutes of the meetings.

• Prepares required reports and statements.

• Manages how the minutes and records (except finances) are stored

• Assumes duties assigned by the board.

The treasurer:

• Oversees the organization’s money.

• Chairs the finance committee.

• Signs business checks.

• Ensures records and accounts are maintained showing transactions, accounts, liabilities and financial condition

• Deposits the organization’s funds.

Roles of the neighborhood representatives

There are four neighborhood representatives representing each geographic region of the Neighborhood: Field, Regina, North Northrop and South Northrop.

• One representative is elected for each region by the residents of that region.

• The North Northrop representative must live north of East 46th St.

• The South Northrop representative must live south of East 46th St.

• The neighborhood representatives act as liaisons between the board, board committees, residents and businesses of the neighborhood.

• They also serve as liaisons between partners of the neighborhood such as the Minneapolis Police Department and Minneapolis Public Schools.

• Additional duties may be identified by the board.

At-large representatives

These board members have the same authority and similar responsibilities as other board members. Their role may change as needed by the organization. For instance, the board may ask an at-large board member to take on a special event.