The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority requires assistance updating and drafting formal policies in accordance with industry best practices, most of which are referenced in the charters. The policies identified for this contract may include, but not be limited to: • Board development program, with policies that enhance trustee recruitment, retention, and training • Personnel policy • Board travel policy • Communications policy to guide how the Board and individual trustees should communicate with stakeholders • Comprehensive communications plan for handling media requests and responding to published media or requests for interview or comment • Media policy • Monitoring and reporting policy which sets out the Board’s requirements regarding reports the Board will receive on a regular basis • Framework or process for managing investment risks • Investment and financial management policies • Policies and procedures for managing the annual financial audit process • Risk management plan • TLO Strategic Plans for land stewardship, program related investment, and maximizing revenue from AMHTA’s land and resources, and establish criteria and goals for investments in income producing real estate • Policies and procedures for protecting, enhancing, and managing AMHTA’s Non-cash Assets in the best interests of the beneficiaries • Commercial real estate investment policy and procedure • Non-cash asset disposal policy • Financial and operational controls to safeguard AMHTA’s Non-Cash Assets • Program policies and procedures to address the needs and improve the circumstances of beneficiaries
