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Memorandum of Understanding MHS Board Chair/CEO Compact
Board and Committee Charters
An effective board chair/CEO relationship is essential to support governance excellence and begins with a clear understanding of individual and shared accountabilities. Dallas-based Methodist Health System defines these accountabilities in a board chair/CEO compact (shown below) that is used as both an orientation resource for new board chairs and a touchstone for ongoing evaluation of this critical relationship.
Rating Your Board on Governance Best Practices
Evaluations and Assessments
Doing your duty is not just about success; it is also about actively engaging in practices that promote good
governance. Take this quiz to review and reflect on how your board compares with governance best practices.
Board Policy Manuals
Board Policies
Board policies do various things. Some describe how important processes, such as board self evaluation and CEO evaluation, are carried out. Other policies address standards of conduct such as a conflict of interest policy. Still others clarify delegations of authority such as the levels of authority granted to subsidiary boards, board committees and the CEO.
Governance Policy Statement on Distinguishing Policy from Operations
Board Policies
To clarify the difference between the board’s policy making responsibilities and management’s operational responsibilities.
Position Description for a Health System or Hospital Board Member
Position Descriptions
A duty of obedience to the charitable purpose of the organization, a duty that should be demonstrable in all the board’s decisions.
A duty of loyalty, to act based on best interests of the organization and the wider community it serves, not the narrow interests of an individual or stakeholder group. A duty of care, to be diligent in carrying out the work of the board by preparing for meetings, attending faithfully, participating in discussions, asking questions, making sound and independent business judgments, and seeking independent opinions when necessary.
Position Description for a Board Chairperson
Position Descriptions
Leadership. Guides and directs the governance process, centering the work of the board on the organization’s mission, vision and strategic direction.
Audit and Corporate Compliance Committee Charter
Board and Committee Charters
The Audit and Corporate Compliance Committee recommends policies and processes to the board related to...
Executive Evaluation and Compensation Committee Charter
Board and Committee Charters
SAMPLE COMMITTEE CHARTER:
EXECUTIVE EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Overall Roles and Responsibilities
Governance Committee Charter
Board and Committee Charters
Overall Roles and Responsibilities -The Governance Committee provides for the board’s effectiveness and continuing development.
Quality and Professional Affairs Committee Charter
Board and Committee Charters
The Quality Committee assists the board in overseeing and ensuring the quality of clinical care, patient safety, and customer service provided throughout the organization.