NACDD - Executive Director Orientation

Executive Director Orientation Guide

This product was developed through a joint effort by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities and the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities.

I    Welcome
II   DD Act & Requirements
III Administrative Issues
IV National Association
V   Exec Director Extra's

The job of a DD Council Executive Director is a difficult one, with sophisticated responsibilities and the need for creativity as well as good judgment, the ability to lead, collaborate and possess a talent for building and participating on teams.

This on-line Web Guide will provide you with information and resources you may find helpful in your quest to administer your duties as the chief executive officer of your Council on Developmental Disabilities.

I	Welcome
	A. Letter from the Commissioner of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities

III	Administrative Issues
	A. State/DSA B. Federal C. ADD Central Office Representatives D. Understanding Equal Employment Laws E. Prioritizing work/time management

II	The DD Act and Requirements
	A.The Authority and Responsibility of Councils B. Independence of Councils C. Designated State Agency D. Compliance E. State Plan Requirements F. Program Performance Measures G. Consumer Satisfaction H. Network Collaboration I. Financial Reporting/Fiscal Management j. What is MTARS and how to prepare? K. How to determine effectiveness?

IV	National Association
	A. NACDD Welcome Packet B. Legislative Issues/Federal Level C. Technical Assistance Project

V	Exec Director Extra's
	A. Web-Guide Evaluation B. Program Instructions regarding Lobbying

Many thanks to Commissioner Pat Morrisey and the Administration on Developmental Disabilities for providing the funding for this project! Technical Assistance Grant for DD Councils RFP # 233-03-0038.