The PLNA Board of Directors manages the business and affairs of the Corporation. The Board elects officers annually and ensures the organization's ongoing success and integrity.

The Board of Directors consists of seven members elected from active or associate membership (one may be from outside the membership). They shall serve staggered terms so that in no year will all Board of Directors’ terms expire.

At a high level, the PLNA Board of Directors fulfills the following roles and responsibilities:

• Define and uphold PLNA’s mission and purpose
• Support and regularly evaluate the Chief Executive (Executive Director)
• Provide proper financial oversight and ensure adequate resources
• Uphold legal, ethical, and fiduciary standards
• Guide strategic and organizational planning
• Support member recruitment and retention efforts
• Determine, monitor, and strengthen the organization’s programs and services
• Recruit and orient new board members
• Enhance the organization’s public profile and community engagement
• Participate actively in the governance and decision-making

Additional PLNA Board responsibilities include:

• Attend all quarterly Board meetings, and special meetings as needed
• Prepare in advance by reviewing reports and action items
• Review and sign the Conflict of Interest and Antitrust policies on an annual basis
• Serve on at least one (1) PLNA committee
• Attend the PLNA Annual Conference and Membership Meet Ups when possible
• Attend the annual Great Lakes Leadership Conference if requested (Board Chair/Vice Chair/alternates)
• Connect with prospective and lapsed members