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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.
Becoming a First-Rate Board
Trustee Articles
Fulfilling duties includes actively engaging in practices that promote good governance. A review of best practices enables the board to reflect on opportunities for improvement.
Effective CEO Performance Evaluation
Following key strategies for effective CEO performance appraisals are essential to the health care board’s role.
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.
Position Description for a Health System or Hospital Board Member [Full]
Trustee Articles
The role of the board is to govern, not manage, the organization. To that end, the board carries out four roles.
Demystifying and Optimizing the Executive Session
The executive session provides an important venue for maintaining board independence and protecting confidentiality as the governing body carries out its fiduciary duties.
Position Description for a Chair-Elect
Trustee Articles
From time to time as provided in the bylaws, the Board may designate the Vice Chairperson as a Chair-Elect. In such cases, the Chair-Elect’s responsibilities go beyond the usual role of a Vice Chair to lead the board in the Chairperson’s absence. The responsibilities of a Chair Elect include...
Position Description for a Board Chairperson
Position Descriptions
Responsibilities and expectations for board chairs are identified and defined.