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…
The following is intended to be an example that boards should adapt to meet their individual needs. This self-assessment tool will provide you an opportunity to evaluate our committee’s performance and contributions.
An increasing number of boards are moving away from having a standing committee on strategic planning. They reason that the entire board should understand and have a role in major decisions about the organization’s strategic direction, programs and services.
The Quality Committee assists the board in overseeing and ensuring the quality of clinical care, patient safety, and customer service provided throughout the organization.
Overall Roles and Responsibilities -The Governance Committee provides for the board’s effectiveness and continuing development.
SAMPLE COMMITTEE CHARTER:
EXECUTIVE EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Overall Roles and Responsibilities
The Audit and Corporate Compliance Committee recommends policies and processes to the board related to...