Board or Committee Chair Responsibilities
The chair's duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following;
The Chair shall:
- In consultation with the Executive Director, CEO or other board or committee members, schedule dates, times and location for meetings
- Ensure meeting are called and held in accordance with the organizations’ mandate, terms of reference or by-laws
- In consultation with the Executive Director or CEO, and/or other board or committee members establish and confirm an agenda for each meeting
- Ensure the meeting agenda and relevant documents are circulated to the members of the committee 3-5 days in advance of the meeting
- Officiate and conduct meetings
- Provide leadership & ensure committee members are aware of their obligations and that the committee complies with its responsibilities
- Ensure there is sufficient time during the meeting to fully discuss agenda items
- Ensure that discussion on agenda items is on topic, productive and professional
- Ensure minutes are complete and accurate, retained, included and reviewed at the next meeting
- Chair in camera meetings as required
Note: If your Board or Committee is of a more formal nature, brush up on your parliamentary procedures