Act as steward on behalf of the members and ensure that the organisation’s organisation remains focussed on its mission. Procedure Roles & Responsibilities Chairperson The Chairperson chairs Board meetings and ensures that Board performance is consistent with the rules and external obligations. organisation’s The authority of the Chairperson is derived from the governance policies. The Board’s Chair is authorised to use any reasonable interpretation of the provisions in these policies. The Chairperson has no authority to supervise or direct the executive officer without the sanction of the Board. The Chairperson may delegate any authority but remains accountable for its use. Functions of the Chairperson include: Representing the Board to external stakeholders and the media Representing the Board to staff, clients and carers Managing Board operations, including Board processes and performance. Skills required of the Chairperson include: Capacity to gain the respect of the Board, all internal and external stakeholders, and members Effective interpersonal skills at all levels: government, commercial, volunteer, employees, families/carers, people with a disability and others Meeting management skills (agenda setting, time management, dispute resolution, consensus building, closure and documentation) Familiarity with Board performance issues and solutions. Vice Chairperson The Vice Chairperson assumes the role of the Chairperson, should the Chairperson be absent from a meeting or formal duty. Treasurer (if applicable to the constitution) organisation’s Functions of the Treasurer include overseeing and keeping the Board informed of the financial position. organisation’s Skills required of the Treasurer include: Excellent management accounting skills Strong treasury skills Strong working relationship with the Finance Manager.
Act as steward on behalf of the organisation’s members and ensure that the organisation remains focussed on its mission. Procedure Roles & Responsibilities Chairperson The Chairperson chairs Board meetings and ensures that Board performance is consistent with the organisation’s rules and external obligations. The authority of the Chairperson is derived from the Board’s governance policies. The Chair is authorised to use any reasonable interpretation of the provisions in these policies. The Chairperson has no authority to supervise or direct the executive officer without the sanction of the Board. The Chairperson may delegate any authority but remains accountable for its use. Functions of the Chairperson include: Representing the Board to external stakeholders and the media Representing the Board to staff, clients and carers Managing Board operations, including Board processes and performance. Skills required of the Chairperson include: Capacity to gain the respect of the Board, all internal and external stakeholders, and members Effective interpersonal skills at all levels: government, commercial, volunteer, employees, families/carers, people with a disability and others Meeting management skills (agenda setting, time management, dispute resolution, consensus building, closure and documentation) Familiarity with Board performance issues and solutions. Vice Chairperson The Vice Chairperson assumes the role of the Chairperson, should the Chairperson be absent from a meeting or formal duty. Treasurer (if applicable to the organisation’s constitution) Functions of the Treasurer include overseeing and keeping the Board informed of the organisation’s financial position. Skills required of the Treasurer include: Excellent management accounting skills Strong treasury skills Strong working relationship with the Finance Manager.