sub-committees

What is the role of the finance sub-committee?

The role of the finance sub-committee is to share the workload of the Treasurer in managing and monitoring the organisation's finances.

Delegating to sub-committees

Sub-committees are set up so that a small group of management committee members (and sometimes co-opted experts) may focus in detail on a particular issue.

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Monitoring

A Management Committee/Board can delegate authority for a task but not responsibility. They will still be held ultimately accountable for any decisions or actions taken.

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Terms of reference

Terms of reference are used to set out the parameters within which the authority is delegated to sub Terms of reference set out the parameters within which authority is delegated to sub committees,

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Effective delegation

Delegation is necessary for all of the work of an organisation to be completed.

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Advice Note: Committee procedures (NICVA)

A guide to help committees understand their responsibilities. Produced by NICVA Member Services.

Advice Note: Sub-Committees (NICVA)

A guide to why and how to set up a sub-committee. Produced by NICVA Member Services.

Terms of reference: Finance sub-committee

Click in the box below to download example terms of reference for a finance and personnel sub-committee.

What is the role of sub-committees?

The Management Committee must make all decisions affecting the organisation. However, some powers may be delegated to members, office bearers or to sub-committees.

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