Key duties of the Board Chairperson:

• Moderating board meetings to ensure that they are constructive, efficient and respectful
• Ensuring appropriate voting processes are in line with organisation’s governance model
• Creating a purposeful agenda in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Helping to devise and implement a board succession plan
• Managing any other matters as agreed by the Board

Key duties of all Board members:

• Involvement in strategy discussions to help improve the organisation and ensure it is working towards achieving its mission
• Promoting the development of a positive board culture
• Assisting in future planning and furthering the goals of the organisation
• Assisting in fundraising strategy and helping promote the organisation externally

Skills and experience:

• Prior board and governance experience in the not-for-profit sector (specific chairperson experience is advantageous)
• Strong understanding of risk management
• Suitable judgement to act within authorisations and delegations
• Strong decision-making and leadership abilities
• Effective communication skills - both verbal and written