Newsletter Articles | October 31, 2006
Governing for Results in Behavioral Health & Social Services: Strategies for Improving a Board’s Involvement in Mission & Planning
In Governing for Results: A Director's Guide to Good Governance, author Mel D. Gill, M.S.W., discusses why the essentials of good governance are not well understood by non-profit board members and what they can do about it. The following excerpt from his new book focuses on the seven primary areas of board responsibility - a good refresher for any board member. -Editor Julie Rutledge
The responsibilities of the board constitute "the what of governance." These responsibilities fall under seven general headers. They are:
- Establishing and/or safeguarding . . .