What is the role of the DECA Inc. Board of Directors?

• A. They coordinate local chapter activities.
• B. They are legally responsible for DECA and establish policies for the organization.
• C. They host annual DECA competitions.
• D. They manage marketing and sponsorships for DECA chapters.

Answer: (B)

The key idea is governance and policy-setting. The DECA Inc. Board of Directors acts as the organization’s governing body, with legal responsibility for DECA and the authority to establish policies that guide how the group operates. This means they set direction, ensure accountability, and oversee financial and legal stewardship, rather than getting involved in day-to-day activities.

Coordinating local chapter activities, hosting competitions, or handling marketing and sponsorships are typically operational tasks carried out by staff, committees, and chapter volunteers. Those activities dimly align with implementing the policies and strategy the board sets, not with the board’s core governance role. So, the board’s primary function is to be legally responsible for DECA and establish policies for the organization.