Liability for Social Agency Boards.

Zelman, William N.

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Liability for Social Agency Boards

Zelman, William N.

Social Work, 22, 4, 270-274, Jul 77

Acceptance of a board position in a social service agency has always brought with it potential personal liability. However, private nonprofit agencies themselves are now losing their special status with regard to liability for legal damages. This trend has profound consequences for volunteers and regular staff alike. (Author)

Descriptors: Governing Boards, Indemnity Bonds, Insurance, Legal Problems, Legal Responsibility, Social Agencies, Social Services, Staff Role, State of the Art Reviews, Voluntary Agencies

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