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It is challenging for management committees to maintain a balance between ensuring continuity and being a ‘closed shop’. This article provides information to help you ensure a healthy turnover of members to ensure openness and accountability as well as sufficient continuity.
There is a wide variation in the size of management committees and in the election process. Often small community groups often think they should have 12 or more Management Committee members while some large organisations have far fewer people on the Management Committee. Similarly some organisations think they have to re-elect the entire committee each year, while others have the same people on the Management Committee for years with little opportunity for others to get elected.
There are a variety of ways of re-electing the committee. One way to provide continuity is for a third of the committee to retire each year. Some organisations hold elections every two years. The minimum and maximum number of Management Committee members and the process for election is often set down in the governing document. Remember that it is good practice to review your governing document and make changes or amendments to it to ensure that your organisation is governed effectively.
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Role Of Management Committee
- The Role of Honorary Officers
- Management Committee/Staff Relations
Legal Structures & Charitable Status
- Changing Your Governing Document
Management Committee Responsibilities
- Accountability & Legal Liability
- Demonstrating Accountability
- Vision & Leadership
- How To Develop Policies & Procedures
- What Policies Do You Need To Develop?
Recruiting & Appointing New Members
Worksheet
- Develop A Role Description
- How To Induct New Members
- Carrying Out A Skills Diversity Audit
- Plan A Recruitment Campaign
- Staying Or Going
Checklist
- Induction Checklist
Example Document
- New Members Information Sheet
- Sample Co-opting Form
Charity Commission
Publications provide best practice guidelines for charities in Northern Ireland.
NICVA
Download useful guidance and publications or contact the Charity Advice Service Tel. 028 9087 7777 for advice.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
Order useful publications on committee recruitment or download guidance leaflets from www.askncvo.org.uk
Community Change
Provides training and support to improve the effectiveness of community groups and their Management Committees.
Charity Goverance
Subscription based goverance resource.
Search Signposting Directory
A self search guide to over 75 organisations accross Northern Ireland that provide a range of training, information and support for voluntary management committees.