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Tips for Directors

Tips for Directors
  • Know the bylaws and constitution.
  • Inform yourself about the activities and operations of the organization. “The less you know the greater the risk you put yourself in”.
  • Insist on receiving relevant information related to board decisions in advance and be prepared to participate in decision making.
  • Review the minutes and ensure corrections are made. Insist the minutes record disclosure, dissent or refraining from voting.
  • Be prepared to make decisions. Avoid being a rubber stamp.
  • Ensure appropriate information reporting and other management systems are in place i.e. annual audit.
  • Respect confidentiality.
  • Avoid conflict of interest. If in doubt declare a conflict and don’t vote.
  • Insist that the organization protect directors by indemnification and insurance.
  • Monitor the financial health of the organization i.e. tax receipts to ensure value not inflated, against disbursements if there is a question of insolvency.
  • Ensure committees report to Board and obtain approval for their actions.
  • Keep personal notes at meetings.
  • Keep a binder or file with all minutes and other documents together.
  • Insist on written legal and other professional opinions where necessary.
  • Ensure that the organization assesses the risk to the activities and minimizes, eliminates, reduces or avoids them.
  • Resign if you feel affairs are not conducted in proper, responsible and legal manner in accordance with wishes of general membership.

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