• Who are the voice of the principals to the agents (and back) • Who have the ultimate authority – and responsibility – to act in the broadest interests of the corporation (the school division). [...] doing/deciding/executing) Active Strategic Oversight: The Board • Board is responsible for oversight of the organization through leadership • Oversight of the strategic direction and plan • Oversight and empowering of the CEO/management • Oversight of the Board renewal and management succession process • Oversight of the performance of the organization. [...] Active Strategic Oversight: The Board • Board is responsible for oversight of the organization through stewardship • Oversight of the organization’s resources • Oversight of financial, risk and capital management • Oversight of the authority levels and policies delegated to the CEO/management. [...] Active Strategic Oversight: The Board • Board is responsible for oversight of the organization through monitoring • Oversight of performance – Evaluating performance measures and holding management accountable • Oversight of audit and control systems • Oversight of the CEO – Evaluation and Compensation • Oversight of the board evaluation process Active Strategic Oversight: The Board • Board is res. [...] call for votes to confirm consensus decisions or to decide issues Active Strategic Oversight: Individual Board Member • Individual board members are responsible for oversight of themselves! • Duty of care • Fiduciary duty • Behaviour • Code of conduct • Ethical behaviour • Conflict of interest SSBA Governance Handbook for School Board Members • Governance Handbook Overview The Approach • Practical.
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