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Board Structure & Committees: Building a Framework for Effective Governance

Your board’s structure determines how effectively it governs. The way you define committees, bylaws, and responsibilities directly impacts whether your board is focused on leadership and strategy — or stuck in operations and management. In this session from the Better Boards. Better Communities. Signature Program, governance expert Ken Haycock explains how to design a board structure that supports strong governance, not micromanagement. You’ll learn: -Why form follows function in board design -What your bylaws should define — from committee roles to authority and reporting -Why many common committees (Finance, HR, Communications) accidentally drift into operations -The four key functions every board must fulfill -The five governance-focused committees every effective board should consider: -Governance Committee – board effectiveness, recruitment, and CEO evaluation -Policy & Planning Committee – policy review and strategic planning -Finance & Audit Committee – fiscal oversight and integrity -Program Monitoring & Impact Committee – measuring outcomes and results -Executive Committee – coordination and liaison with the CEO -How to use ad hoc committees, advisory councils, and committees of the whole effectively -Why committee minutes, annual reports, and periodic reviews build continuity and accountability Ken emphasizes that structure should reflect purpose — not tradition. The best boards periodically review their committees to ensure they still serve governance, not management. Subscribe to our Substack for Weekly Free Governance Advice and Resources: https://governanceasleadership.substa... Learn more about Better Boards Better Communities and all of the free resources we offer: https://betterboardsbettercommunities... #BoardGovernance #NonprofitLeadership #BoardCommittees #GovernanceStructure #BetterBoardsBetterCommunities #NonprofitBoards