Policy Governance Board

This model of board organization has been popularized by John Carver in Boards that Make a Difference. It provides a structure and method of proscribing limits on the Chief Executive Offers responsibilities.

Emphasis is placed on the main purpose of the board - policy development. The board works as a whole and speaks with one voice.

Responsibilities:

  • Determine ends to be achieved
  • Determine means to the ends
  • Determine Board/Executive relationships
  • Determine board process

For a more complete definition on the Policy Governance Board Model, click here.


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