Board Sub-Committees: Making Them Work
Practise how directors of health and social service organisations can establish and oversee effective board sub-committees by understanding their purpose, authority, reporting responsibilities, and ongoing value to the board.
What You'll Learn
This PracticeLab quiz helps you revisit the essential concepts that guide safe, quality practice. Answer the questions, read the explanations, and build confidence in the knowledge you bring to your role.
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Delegating Responsibilities to Sub-Committees
Learn what responsibilities the board can and cannot delegate, and understand the board's ongoing accountability for governance decisions.
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Reporting and Accountability to the Board
Learn how sub-committees should report to the board, communicate recommendations, and support informed board decision-making.
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Developing Effective Committee Charters
Learn when a board should establish a sub-committee, what a committee charter should include, and how clear terms of reference support effective governance.
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Reviewing and Disbanding Sub-Committees
Learn how boards can evaluate whether a sub-committee continues to add value and when it should be restructured, merged, or disbanded.