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2. The Board's Context
 
Canadian Charitable Sector
Do You Know the Sector
Charities vs Non-Profits
Registered Charities
Non-Profits
Tax Status Test
Current Issues
Role of the Board
Governance Models
Spot the Style
Role of a Board Member
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3. Board Accountabilities
4. Board Processes
5. Continuous Learning

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Spot the Style of Governance (Exercise)

If you have a good understanding of your board's style of governance, you will be more effective in carrying out the board's role, and less likely to waste time and effort on matters that are not part of the board's role.

Check your understanding of the differences in board governance models by identifying whether a policy board or a working/administrative board is in action in each of the following situations: Policy
Board		 Working
Board
Staff identify a need for a conflict of interest policy. The Executive Director drafts a policy for the board's consideration and approval.
The process for screening direct service volunteers involves having a staff member interview the volunteer and present a report to a casework committee. The casework committee makes recommendations to the board regarding the volunteer's acceptance or non-acceptance into the program.
A summer picnic is held for the users of the organization's services. Each board member has had a task to complete in the planning and execution of the event.
The organization needs to hire an additional caseworker. After ensuring the salaries and benefits budget can accommodate the new position, the Executive Director initiates a hiring process without first seeking approval from the board.
The finance committee develops the organization's annual budget for the board's approval. The board approves the budget and empowers the Executive Director to make financial decisions as she sees fit, so long as she remains within the budget and provides monthly financial statements to the board, and complies with other financial policies.

Are you unsure of your answers? If so, review Governance Models .

To find out what is required of you as a member of the board, learn The Role of a Board Member.

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