ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD

The role of the Board is to set the strategic direction for the organisation regarding its Mission, Vision and Values and to guide and support the organisation to deliver on its strategic initiatives, through strong governance and agile decision making.

To succeed in its role, the Board needs to operative effectively:
a. By meeting on a regular basis and working together constructively.
b. By having the right formal structures and delegations to support agile and considered decision making.
c. By having the required mix of skills and experience at Board, Office bearer and Committee level.
d. By regularly reviewing Board, Office bearer and Committee performance.
e. By ongoing Board development.
f. By considered succession planning at Board, Office bearer and Committee level.
g. By meeting the challenges of the organisation’s Strategic Plan.
h. By ensuring that key risks faced by the organisation have been identified, assessed and managed

The Board is accountable to its key stakeholders – the local community, its clients and their families, its members, its suppliers, own staff and donors/funding agencies – for the performance of the organisation.

In performing its role, the Board aspires to best practice governance standards and endorses the King IV Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa 2016 as developed by the Institute of Directors Southern Africa (Supplement of the King IV Report for Non-Profit Organisations attached)

RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOARD MEMBERS

1. Attend all Board and committee meetings and the AGM. Send apologies timeously if unable to attend
2. Serve on committees and offer to take on special assignments
3. Review agenda and supporting materials prior to Board and Committee meetings and the AGM
4. Assist the Board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organisation’s annual financial statements