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Prospective Board Candidate
Frequently Asked Questions
- Tell me about the organisation (its mission, goals etc) What does it do? Who are its customers, constituents, consumers, clients etc?
- How will does it differ from other organisations?
- What is the mission related long range/strategic plans for the organisation?
- How is it funded? How long is the funding in place? What is the plan for securing its future?
- Why do you want me?
- What is expected of the board?
- How is the board engaged?
- What committee/work groups are there?
- How frequently does the board meet?
- What are the issues the Board will have to address this/next year/within the next three years
- Who else is on the board?
- Who is leading the efforts?
- Who is the board Chair?
- Who else is in a leadership role?
- What is the time commitment for board membership?
- Who else is on the board?
- What are the expectations of board members?
- What is the expectation in relation to board service?
- What is the approach to board support/ development?
- What is the policy in relation to expenses?
- How is the board agenda designed?
- Is there trustee liability insurance?
- How are decisions made?