Handbook
Director's Handbook.
Included in the orientation process is the Director’s Handbook. The handbook is a valuable reference point for the new member and also for established members of the board.
Typically it might contain:
• The Constitution or Trust Deed;
• The Board’s governance policies;
• The strategic plan for the next 3 – 5 years;
• The previous years’ annual report;
• The Chief Executive’s current KPI’s and annual performance expectations;
• The legislative and/or regulatory compliance schedule;
• Any enduring Board resolutions;
• Any significant legal decisions relating to the organisation;
• Board membership details;
• Any Board sub-committee terms of reference and membership;
• The Board’s annual work planner;
• The Board’s meeting schedule;
• The organisation chart;
• A list of strategic alliances;
• A list of commonly used acronyms.
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