Who's the Boss? The Board or the Executive?
Who's the boss? The board or the executive director/CEO?
The answer: it depends on whether the board is acting as a body, or whether board members are acting as individuals. The key is remembering that the board is different from board members.
See this full article on the Blue Avocado Blog
Thinking of Forming a Non-Profit? What to Consider Before You Begin
This publication (in english and spanish) by the NJ Center for Non-Profits can be found here