Board members and what they do
Governing bodies are known by a variety of names including boards, committees, councils, trusts,…
Clear understanding of roles and responsibilities is essential for a board to function effectively.
When each board member knows their own role and understands the roles of others, it fosters better collaboration, reduces misunderstandings, and strengthens governance.
Imagine a board where every member is confident in their duties, working together seamlessly to drive the organisation forward. This webpage hosts tools and resources to give you and your board that clarity.
Scroll down to access essential help sheets, tools, checklists, policies, books and advice guides designed to enhance your meeting experience.
Governing bodies are known by a variety of names including boards, committees, councils, trusts,…
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Governing bodies are known by a variety of names including boards, committees, councils, trusts,…
Board solidarity means that a decision taken in proper form by the board is a decision of all board…
There are few more important tasks facing a board than finding and recruiting new members. And it…
You should already have: read Finding new board members;thought about the direction in which your…
It's important to be prepared before you start recruiting board members. When a vacancy arises, it…
Download our template form to help you document proxies for your board meetings.
If your board can no longer provide leadership or fresh ideas, or if money is becoming an issue, it…
Welcome to the ICDA Board diversity, experience and skills matrix.
The board needs to regularly review the performance of their CEO to ensure that they are meeting…
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ForCommittees can make better use of board members' time, allowing certain tasks, issues or…
The process of finding, recruiting, selecting and installing new board members is perhaps the most…
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Alright, the "perfect" constitution might be a bad case of hyperbole, but if your constitution…
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All organisations should have a staff conflict of interest policy. This policy should provide a…