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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

  • make sound decisions
  • manage the finances effectively
  • minimize risk to the TS and their home organizations
  • understand their individual and collective responsibilities
  • ensure accountability to member organizations and funders
  • know the difference between governance and management
  • provide the framework for staff and volunteers to fulfill the organization’s mission
  • trust that the partnership will work

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

    • 1st meeting - presentation of report of governance review and identification of policies needed
    • 2nd meeting - presentation of draft policies
    • 3rd meeting - amended polices-approval
    • 4th 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:

  • Terms of Reference or Meeting Management
  • Authority and Decision making
  • Leadership
  • Roles and Responsibility
  • Membership selection
  • Membership responsibilities
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Selection of consultants
  • Communications
  • Financial Management
  • Staffing and Human Resource Policies
  • Anti racism and oppression policies and protocols
  • Work groups or sub-committees