Clear Understanding of Roles & Responsibilities



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Suggestions for ensuring that your management committee members understand their roles and responsibilities, are well informed about the work of their organisation and recognise the distinction between their role and that of the chief officer.

  • Clear written role descriptions used from the start of the recruitment process
  • Clarity regarding respective roles of the management committee and staff.
  • Understanding of the distinction between governance and management including the difference between their role as employer and the chief officer’s role as manager.
  • Effective induction
  • Training and development strategy for Management Committee members
  • A Committee handbook
  • Ensure members understand the collective nature of decision making.

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