• Provide vision and direction to the local program

• Guide growth and quality planning

• Ensure a high degree of program accountability

• Help to identify local partnerships and opportunities for collaboration

• Work with TSIC staff to raise local funds in support of student scholarships and program activities

• Assist in recruiting mentors and sponsors who have an interest in making a meaningful  contribution towards providing a quality education for students from low-income families

• Create greater community awareness of Take Stock in Children’s scholarship program

• Set the tone; provide local program oversight and advice; and make recommendations for pre-defined program areas (i.e. student terminations)

Duties

• Serve on a committee

• Attend regular council and/or committee meetings

• Be involved in the fundraising activities of the program

Limitations

• Local program staff will make day-to-day decisions

• The Take Stock in Children state organization and the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office will establish program and operational guidelines and policies.