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Governance

Governance. ODWU – UNF Leadership Conference March 9, 2013. Governance – Definition. Wikipedia: From the Greek – to steer, керувати Governance is what a governing body does Non-profit – focus is on fiduciary responsibility of board

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Governance

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  1. Governance ODWU – UNF Leadership Conference March 9, 2013

  2. Governance – Definition Governance • Wikipedia: • From the Greek – to steer, керувати • Governance is what a governing body does • Non-profit – focus is on fiduciary responsibility of board • consistent management, cohesive policies, guidance, processes and decision-rights

  3. Definition (cont’d) Governance • Effective governance addresses 3 questions: • What decisions must be made to ensure effectiveness? • Who should make these decisions? • How will these decisions be made and monitored? • The combination of processes, practices and structures implemented by the board in order to inform, direct, manage and monitor the activities of the organization toward the achievement of its goals

  4. Elements of Good Governance • Rule of Law • Transparency • Responsiveness • Consensus Oriented • Equity & Inclusiveness • Effectiveness & Efficiency • Accountability • Participation Governance

  5. Governance Framework Governance

  6. Committees of Board Governance Audit External Affairs – Government External Affairs – Other Organizations Membership & Branch Development Рідна Школа Youth Governance Fundraising Special committees for Convention preparation

  7. Committees of Board Governance Terms of Reference for each committee Template for Terms of Reference (consistency) Which ones? – based on need, evolve over time Directors volunteer for various committees Committees meet separately, discuss issues Committees recommend, Board decides

  8. Policies of Board Governance • Roles, Duties and Code of Conduct of Directors • Conflict of Interest • Both require director signatures yearly • Board Self-Evaluation (online, anonymous survey) • 52 questions in 5 categories • Robert’s Rules of Order • Use and Disposition of Assets of Dissolved, Dormant and Merged Branches • Future – Use of Social Media, orientation package

  9. Duties, Conduct Policy Governance • Duty of care • Duty of skill or competence • Duty of diligence • Duty of loyalty • Code of conduct • Dozen points including “speaking with one voice”, maintain confidentiality, acceptance of gifts

  10. Conflict of Interest Policy Governance • Definition • Potential benefit from information or decision when person might have influence • Perception – even if no benefit realized • Includes associated persons (family, friends, business associates) • Requires to put interests of UNF National first, disclose any potential conflicts • Standing item on every Board agenda

  11. Questions ? Governance Bob Diakow Богдан Дяків diakow@sympatico.ca

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