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Governance meetings
Meeting structure
A board that meets between 3 and 6 times per year
With no more than 15 people in the room
Having at least one away day per year
Meeting management
Future board agendas that are rigorously planned by the Chair and Chief Executive
A board that has part of at least two meetings per year with only the Chief Executive present and part of at least two meetings per year with no executives present
That resolves most matters by broad consensus and has formal votes when required
That discusses its forward agenda at least twice per year
That uses a 'consent' item at every meeting or another method of disposing of some business quickly
And that is satisfied with the quantity, quality and timeliness of information provided to the board
Governance behaviours
Effectiveness of board members
A board where full attendance is expected by all members and that achieves average attendance of 80% or more
That uses the full and appropriate range of members' skills and experiences
Where members meet for at least one day per year outside meetings
Where conflicts of interest are always raised, recorded and properly managed
Chair - Chief Executive relationship
A board where the Chair and Chief Executive are in regular email contact and/or speak with each other about weekly
Where the Chair gives at least 20 days per year to the organisation
And sits on or has sat on or observed at least one other board

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