Roles and Responsibilities of a Board Member

The NCOSS Management Support Unit has developed a resource to assist people in understanding the roles and responsibilities of members of the board of a not-for-profit organisation.

The board of a not-for-profit organisation is ultimately responsible for the organisation's management and activities. Specific responsibilities may include staff employment, compliance with government legislation, financial management and reporting, being accountable to, and reporting to its many stakeholders.

Board members often provide an organisation with guidance and support and are regarded as the guardians of an organisation's mission.

This short publication looks at the benefits of being a board member, and roles and responsibilities.

Follow this link to Roles and Responsibilities of a Board Member (opens in a new browser window) 

For further information

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