Board Minutes October 2018: Difference between revisions
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=== End-of-term Evaluation - Jasmine (5 min)=== | === End-of-term Evaluation - Jasmine (5 min)=== | ||
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* Job descriptions have been developed and are used for: individual board members, executive positions, and committee chairpersons | |||
* The board uses committees and/or working groups to divide board work fairly, or delegates appropriately to staff | |||
* Committees have a Terms of Reference statement which defines their roles and responsibilities | |||
* Board members follow through on plans and commitments | |||
* The board composition reflects our community diversity | |||
* Recruitment of effective board member nominees is a year round activity | |||
* The board evaluates its work annually in relationship to the goals and plans they have made | |||
* The board communicates clearly and regularly with appropriate staff, volunteers, funders, and the wider community | |||
* The board has a written plan that is used to monitor and evaluate the organization's direction | |||
* All board members are encouraged to participate in discussions | |||
* The board makes sure adequate resources are available to undertake the work of the organization | |||
* The board is operating effectively by: | |||
** Following a plan | |||
** Staying on topic (for the most part) during board meetings | |||
** Using the skills and resources available | |||
** Regular meetings and updates | |||
** Time constraints and commitments of individual board members | |||
* Areas which could be made more effective are: | |||
** Better updates from all committees prepared for board meetings. | |||
** Enhancing the resources and skills available to complete the broader goals not just the priorities. | |||
** Accountability for action plans | |||
** More regularly referring back to strategic plan and mandate. More clearly differentiating between short term and long term goals. | |||
=== Annual General Meeting - Jasmine (20 min)=== | === Annual General Meeting - Jasmine (20 min)=== | ||