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==Background==
Many charities have defined terms of reference for individual office-holders on the Board, and sample role profiles are often provided in good practice guides. At present, we don't have any defined expectations of our office-holders; however we do in effect have custom and practice which we expect people to abide by. (See, for instance, sections 20.9 to 20.11 of the [[Articles]] which are currently all there is to define the role of Chair!).  It is probably a good idea for us to discuss and agree some office-holder job descriptions, to help clarify expectations.
 
==Chair==
 
The Chair;
 
'''Chairs Board meetings and ensures Board time is used for effective governance'''
* calls, chairs and determines the order of business at meetings of the Board of Trustees, and chairs General Meetings
* facilitates open discussion on the Board, ensuring all voices and points of view are heard, and that discussion remains focused and timely
* develops an annual calendar of agenda items to ensure all necessary subjects are covered
 
'''Ensures the Board works effectively, develops and learns'''
* ensures Trustees attend meetings and comply with the Trustee Code of Conduct
* works with other Trustees to ensure they are able to make the most out of their time on the Board and the organisation is benefiting from their skills and experience
* plays a leading role on the continuing development of the organisation's governance and the performance of the Board of Trustees
* plays a leading role in ensuring new Board members are inducted effectively into the organisation and their duties as Trustees
* works with the Chief Executive to ensure that the Board receive clear professional advice to inform their discussions when necessary
 
'''Is the principal conduit between the Board and staff'''
* meets regularly with the Chief Executive, offering support and guidance
* conducts the Chief Executive's appraisal and objective-setting
* ensures that a Trustee is able to act as independent reviewer of staff appraisals if required
 
'''Represents Wikimedia UK externally, including to the Wikimedia movement'''
* acts as a spokesperson for the organisation as appropriate or when required
* is the principal point of contact between the Board of Trustees and senior contacts at the Wikimedia Foundation and in other Wikimedia chapters
 
==Treasurer==
(please insert)
 
==Secretary==
(please insert)
 
 
==Examples==
Chair:
*[http://www.reachskills.org.uk/file/model-chair-role-description-corrected-aug-24-pdf Trustee Works model]
*[http://clients.squareeye.net/uploads/dea/CHAIR_OF_TRUSTEES_PACK.pdf 'Think Global' Chair advertisement and role profile]  
*[http://www.trusteenet.org.uk.blueplanet.webhoster.co.uk/files/ISCA%20Model%20Role%20Description%20for%20Chair%20of%20the%20Board%20of%20Trustees.pdf ICSA model]
 
Treasurer: [http://www.reachskills.org.uk/file/070604-pdf ICSA model]

Latest revision as of 15:52, 16 November 2017