This East-Central Africa Division handbook contains excerpts of presentations made during the Board members' seminar organized and conducted by the ECD Leadership and Education Department. This guide was compiled to assist in fostering an understanding of the role of board members of Adventist educational institutions. It is deemed a vital reference on issues of institutional development in East and Central Africa.

Topics covered include: various functions of board members, committees of the board, policy matters, parliamentary procedures, financial management and interpretation of financial records, the roles of the International Board of Education and the Adventist Accrediting Association, fund raising and legal matters.

The target group for the seminar was tertiary institutions; however, the topics are relevant to all levels of operation. Some terms may need to be contextualized to the local situation and level.