[K3pzn-board] Concerning the budget.

[Neeriemer, Bill (NIH/NLM/LHC)]

I'm not clear was the BOD bdget item covers.
 
I know that we are intending to increase it so that we can authorize small
purchases (<$150) w/o having to go to the membership.
 
Are there other specific purposes for the fund? or is it a discretionary
fund?
 
Assuming there are specific purposed for the fund, then I would suggest
creating a 2nd line item with funding for the discretionary fund.
 
So, instead of $1200 in the BOD funds, maybe it should be $400 BOD, and $800
Small Purchases.
 
I guess my concern is that we need to strike a balance between the need keep
track of expenditures, and provide the BOD with discretion to get things
done.
 
Another thing, I think we need to clarify who is authorized to make the
specfic expenditure descisions for each fund.
 
It may already be clear to you guys, because you've been doing this for so
long, but it isn't clear to me.
 
Most of the stuff, I can make educated guesses about, but not everything.
 
For instance, who decides to draw on the equipment self insurance?
Is it the station committe? digital committe? repeater committee?
(depending on what breaks)
or is it the BOD?  Treasurer?
or is it "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it."?  
 
Also, while I'm on a roll, how does ARES/RACES fund themselves?  There is no
line item for that group.
Do they have an alternate source of funding?  or does their funding come
through "trickle down"?
 
Just some thoughts running through my head....
 
73

Bill Neeriemer, W3STG