Governance Module

Please answer the questions in Section (A) Establishing a Solid Foundation in Governance ONLY if you have been assigned to do so. If you have not been assigned to do Section (A), please scroll down and click “Next” to complete Section (B) Striving Towards Excellence in Governance. Your responses are anonymous. All responses will be consolidated and provided to the ASO for discussion.

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a. The Board leads the strategic plan development process and monitors implementation of the strategic plan.	1 - Poora. The Board leads the strategic plan development process and monitors implementation of the strategic plan. 1 - Poor	2 - Faira. The Board leads the strategic plan development process and monitors implementation of the strategic plan. 2 - Fair	3 - Not Surea. The Board leads the strategic plan development process and monitors implementation of the strategic plan. 3 - Not Sure	4 - Gooda. The Board leads the strategic plan development process and monitors implementation of the strategic plan. 4 - Good	5 - Excellenta. The Board leads the strategic plan development process and monitors implementation of the strategic plan. 5 - Excellent
b. During the strategic planning process, the Board reviews our vision, mission, values.	1 - Poorb. During the strategic planning process, the Board reviews our vision, mission, values. 1 - Poor	2 - Fairb. During the strategic planning process, the Board reviews our vision, mission, values. 2 - Fair	3 - Not Sureb. During the strategic planning process, the Board reviews our vision, mission, values. 3 - Not Sure	4 - Goodb. During the strategic planning process, the Board reviews our vision, mission, values. 4 - Good	5 - Excellentb. During the strategic planning process, the Board reviews our vision, mission, values. 5 - Excellent
c. The Board engages in advocacy work that aligns with our vision, mission and values, often joining with other community and social justice groups.	1 - Poorc. The Board engages in advocacy work that aligns with our vision, mission and values, often joining with other community and social justice groups. 1 - Poor	2 - Fairc. The Board engages in advocacy work that aligns with our vision, mission and values, often joining with other community and social justice groups. 2 - Fair	3 - Not Surec. The Board engages in advocacy work that aligns with our vision, mission and values, often joining with other community and social justice groups. 3 - Not Sure	4 - Goodc. The Board engages in advocacy work that aligns with our vision, mission and values, often joining with other community and social justice groups. 4 - Good	5 - Excellentc. The Board engages in advocacy work that aligns with our vision, mission and values, often joining with other community and social justice groups. 5 - Excellent

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a. The Board has members with the skill sets to effectively carry out its governance role (e.g. finance, legal, government relations, Anti-Racism, Anti-Black Racism & Anti-Oppression expertise).	1 - Poora. The Board has members with the skill sets to effectively carry out its governance role (e.g. finance, legal, government relations, Anti-Racism, Anti-Black Racism & Anti-Oppression expertise). 1 - Poor	2 - Faira. The Board has members with the skill sets to effectively carry out its governance role (e.g. finance, legal, government relations, Anti-Racism, Anti-Black Racism & Anti-Oppression expertise). 2 - Fair	3 - Not Surea. The Board has members with the skill sets to effectively carry out its governance role (e.g. finance, legal, government relations, Anti-Racism, Anti-Black Racism & Anti-Oppression expertise). 3 - Not Sure	4 - Gooda. The Board has members with the skill sets to effectively carry out its governance role (e.g. finance, legal, government relations, Anti-Racism, Anti-Black Racism & Anti-Oppression expertise). 4 - Good	5 - Excellenta. The Board has members with the skill sets to effectively carry out its governance role (e.g. finance, legal, government relations, Anti-Racism, Anti-Black Racism & Anti-Oppression expertise). 5 - Excellent
b. The culture of the Board is one that fosters belonging and is inclusive, with balanced participation of Board members.	1 - Poorb. The culture of the Board is one that fosters belonging and is inclusive, with balanced participation of Board members. 1 - Poor	2 - Fairb. The culture of the Board is one that fosters belonging and is inclusive, with balanced participation of Board members. 2 - Fair	3 - Not Sureb. The culture of the Board is one that fosters belonging and is inclusive, with balanced participation of Board members. 3 - Not Sure	4 - Goodb. The culture of the Board is one that fosters belonging and is inclusive, with balanced participation of Board members. 4 - Good	5 - Excellentb. The culture of the Board is one that fosters belonging and is inclusive, with balanced participation of Board members. 5 - Excellent
c. The Board understands what is operational (led by management) and what is governance (led by Board) or can critically think it through when unclear.	1 - Poorc. The Board understands what is operational (led by management) and what is governance (led by Board) or can critically think it through when unclear. 1 - Poor	2 - Fairc. The Board understands what is operational (led by management) and what is governance (led by Board) or can critically think it through when unclear. 2 - Fair	3 - Not Surec. The Board understands what is operational (led by management) and what is governance (led by Board) or can critically think it through when unclear. 3 - Not Sure	4 - Goodc. The Board understands what is operational (led by management) and what is governance (led by Board) or can critically think it through when unclear. 4 - Good	5 - Excellentc. The Board understands what is operational (led by management) and what is governance (led by Board) or can critically think it through when unclear. 5 - Excellent
d. The scope and limitations of executive authority are clear and mutually understood between the Board and ED; they are routinely reviewed and revised.	1 - Poord. The scope and limitations of executive authority are clear and mutually understood between the Board and ED; they are routinely reviewed and revised. 1 - Poor	2 - Faird. The scope and limitations of executive authority are clear and mutually understood between the Board and ED; they are routinely reviewed and revised. 2 - Fair	3 - Not Sured. The scope and limitations of executive authority are clear and mutually understood between the Board and ED; they are routinely reviewed and revised. 3 - Not Sure	4 - Goodd. The scope and limitations of executive authority are clear and mutually understood between the Board and ED; they are routinely reviewed and revised. 4 - Good	5 - Excellentd. The scope and limitations of executive authority are clear and mutually understood between the Board and ED; they are routinely reviewed and revised. 5 - Excellent
e. The role of Board Committees in terms of the overall work of the Board is clear; Committee Terms of Reference are up-to-date.	1 - Poore. The role of Board Committees in terms of the overall work of the Board is clear; Committee Terms of Reference are up-to-date. 1 - Poor	2 - Faire. The role of Board Committees in terms of the overall work of the Board is clear; Committee Terms of Reference are up-to-date. 2 - Fair	3 - Not Suree. The role of Board Committees in terms of the overall work of the Board is clear; Committee Terms of Reference are up-to-date. 3 - Not Sure	4 - Goode. The role of Board Committees in terms of the overall work of the Board is clear; Committee Terms of Reference are up-to-date. 4 - Good	5 - Excellente. The role of Board Committees in terms of the overall work of the Board is clear; Committee Terms of Reference are up-to-date. 5 - Excellent
f. Board meetings are efficient with clear agendas and advance distribution of meeting materials.	1 - Poorf. Board meetings are efficient with clear agendas and advance distribution of meeting materials. 1 - Poor	2 - Fairf. Board meetings are efficient with clear agendas and advance distribution of meeting materials. 2 - Fair	3 - Not Suref. Board meetings are efficient with clear agendas and advance distribution of meeting materials. 3 - Not Sure	4 - Goodf. Board meetings are efficient with clear agendas and advance distribution of meeting materials. 4 - Good	5 - Excellentf. Board meetings are efficient with clear agendas and advance distribution of meeting materials. 5 - Excellent

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a. Annual Meetings are well-run and well-attended; members are invested in the work of the organization.	1 - Poora. Annual Meetings are well-run and well-attended; members are invested in the work of the organization. 1 - Poor	2 - Faira. Annual Meetings are well-run and well-attended; members are invested in the work of the organization. 2 - Fair	3 - Not Surea. Annual Meetings are well-run and well-attended; members are invested in the work of the organization. 3 - Not Sure	4 - Gooda. Annual Meetings are well-run and well-attended; members are invested in the work of the organization. 4 - Good	5 - Excellenta. Annual Meetings are well-run and well-attended; members are invested in the work of the organization. 5 - Excellent
b. The Board receives reports from the ED on a regular basis, including updates on risk, compliance and other significant issues.	1 - Poorb. The Board receives reports from the ED on a regular basis, including updates on risk, compliance and other significant issues. 1 - Poor	2 - Fairb. The Board receives reports from the ED on a regular basis, including updates on risk, compliance and other significant issues. 2 - Fair	3 - Not Sureb. The Board receives reports from the ED on a regular basis, including updates on risk, compliance and other significant issues. 3 - Not Sure	4 - Goodb. The Board receives reports from the ED on a regular basis, including updates on risk, compliance and other significant issues. 4 - Good	5 - Excellentb. The Board receives reports from the ED on a regular basis, including updates on risk, compliance and other significant issues. 5 - Excellent
c. The Board receives reports on the financial position and funding structure of the organization on a regular basis, including income/expense reports, cash balances, and cash flow.	1 - Poorc. The Board receives reports on the financial position and funding structure of the organization on a regular basis, including income/expense reports, cash balances, and cash flow. 1 - Poor	2 - Fairc. The Board receives reports on the financial position and funding structure of the organization on a regular basis, including income/expense reports, cash balances, and cash flow. 2 - Fair	3 - Not Surec. The Board receives reports on the financial position and funding structure of the organization on a regular basis, including income/expense reports, cash balances, and cash flow. 3 - Not Sure	4 - Goodc. The Board receives reports on the financial position and funding structure of the organization on a regular basis, including income/expense reports, cash balances, and cash flow. 4 - Good	5 - Excellentc. The Board receives reports on the financial position and funding structure of the organization on a regular basis, including income/expense reports, cash balances, and cash flow. 5 - Excellent

Establishing a Solid Foundation in Governance

Reflection and Discussion

Striving Towards Excellence in Governance

Who We Are and How We Work Together

Accountability and Transparency