[VIDEO] Governance: Five Key Responsibilities for the Chair of the Board

Here is a brief outline to help you follow along with today’s short video.

  1. Team up with the executive.
  2. Prepare the agenda.
  3. Make sure all voices are heard.
  4. Start on time and finish on time.
  5. Make sure good governance principles are followed:
    1. Executive session
    2. Board meeting for the board members. Staff are not part of the meeting but invited guests.
    3. Robert’s rules of order

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