The voluntary Board of Directors of the Food Bank of Sweetwater County is responsible for the oversight of the operations of the program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Developing policies covering operation, management, program and personnel activities. Making sure the program has facilities, staff and material resources to accomplish the mission of the program. The Board is responsible for the financial activities of the organization and for hiring the Executive Director and all other ancillary employees. The Board then delegates to him/her the authority to administer the ongoing operations. The Board must assure itself that all federal, state and local laws are obeyed.