Governing board roles
Committee terms of reference
Use our example terms of reference to make sure your committees are clear about what their delegated responsibilities are.
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06/09/2023
Most governing boards use committees to carry out much of their business. The governing board decides the constitution, membership and terms of reference of all committees, and must review these annually.
Our example committee terms of reference can be used and adapted to ensure that your committees are clear about what their delegated responsibilities are.
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