The Responsibilities of Committees are:
- to carry out various tasks and help the
board to do its work
- to involve interested board, staff,
learners, volunteers, and/or special
“experts” from the community in specific
tasks.
Standing Committees
Standing or permanent committees oversee
specific areas of board business. Typically
they include:
- Nomination Committee (to ensure
continuance of the board)
- Finance Committee
- Personnel Committee
- Audit Committee (functions fall under
the finance committee).
Ad Hoc or Advisory Committees
Ad hoc or short-term committees are struck
to achieve specific objectives and are then
dissolved.An example might be a committee
to oversee the planning of a special event.
Advisory Committees
Advisory committees may be set up to
advise the organization on important issues
or projects. The members are usually
selected to bring information and
experience that will help the organization
make good decisions. They could be longterm
committees such as a Learner’s
Advisory Group or short-term such as a
project reference group.
A Committee Chairperson
- reviews the terms of reference/mandate
of the committee
- sets committee meetings and agendas,
keeps records, circulates information as
required
- recruits, orients, encourages and guides
the committee members
- makes recommendations and/or
progress reports to the board
- delegates tasks, evaluates results
- ensures there is a job description or clear
written expectations of committee
members.