Effective Governance Framework Package

A collaborative with an effective governance framework is able to move forward with collective action as opposed to paralyzing conflict and stalemate. An effective governance framework encourages diverse voices and interests working through conflict by developing policies to guide the organization’s further development and decision making. With a governance framework, collaborative members begin to trust one another, recognize their reciprocal interests and

Services include

 1- Governance Audit and Review-all organization members fill out a written assessment

      Results are tabulated and analyzed and recommendations presented

 2- Participative policy making

     Requires 3-4 meetings devoted to primarily policy-making

1^st meeting -presentation of report of governance review and identification of policies needed

2^nd meeting -presentation of draft policies

3^rd meeting amended polices-approval

4^th meeting if necessary

 Policies are adopted according to the needs of the particular organization according to its purpose and work action plans.

 Policies may include: 

Ø      Terms of Reference or Meeting Management

Ø      Authority and Decision making

Ø      Leadership

Ø      Roles and Responsibility

Ø      Membership selection

Ø      Membership responsibilities

Ø      Conflict of Interest

Ø      Selection of consultants

Ø      Communications

Ø      Financial Management

Ø      Staffing and Human Resource Policies

Ø      Anti racism and oppression policies and protocols

Ø      Work groups or sub-committees

 Contact Joan for further information.