Board committees are small working groups assigned the job of handling very complex or very large tasks that are under the responsibilities of the Governing Board. They are usually made up of 2-5 board members, relevant staff member(s) and sometimes volunteers or experts outside the organization.

Committees can play a vital and valuable role in carrying out the board’s responsibilities. This article explores the purpose of committees, when to utilize them and the challenges they face.

Author: Bill Dann, Founder
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