The main objectives of the Board members are: • Custodian or stewardship of all activities of THDC, with the responsibility of governance of the Organisation on behalf of members. • Leadership, forward planning and guidance • Accountability and control: monitor the management of the Organisation and ensure good management practices and appropriate checks and balances are in place. The Board are also responsible for: • Attendance at all meetings, or apologise in advance for absence • Where Board of Management papers are circulated in advance of the Board of Management meeting, read papers and consider issues before the meeting • Develop a strategic plan for the future of the service and the Organisation, including the setting of priorities • Monitor the implementation of the strategic plan. • Approve a budget • Determine Board level policies • Ensure adequate financial resources are available to maintain the services. • Ensure systems are in place so that the services operate on best practice

2 | P a g e • Ensure that the Organisation and its services conform to the relevant legal requirements • Promote the Organisation when opportunities arise • Review and approve the Organisation’s systems for financial control and risk management

DURATION OF TERM

Term of office for Board Members is limited to 3 years. Elections take place at the Annual General Meeting each year, at which time nominations are put forward. A Board Member can retire from the Board at any time within the 3 years, or can stand for re-election for a further 3 year term.

INDUCTION & TRAINING

On being elected to the Board, members undertake induction and training procedures as provided by the Board.