1. Having a share sense of purpose (following aims and objectives).
2. Providing directions and leadership
3. Taking a collective responsibilities
4. Dealing with compliance issues (eg. Registered charities must follow charity law requirement)
5. Being accountable to stakeholders (eg. Members, funders, service users, the wider community).
WHAT MAKES A GOOD COMMITTEE
Most of us know of examples of committees that don’t work. There are committees where meetings drag on and no actions are agreed, committee members do not take part in discussion or are discouraged from doing so, personal difference make it difficult to focus on the business at hand and so on. To work well committees must rely on the following
1. Members who understand their responsibilities and role.
2. Having the right mixture of skills, abilities and experience around the table.
3. Commitment to the role and the aims and objectives of the organization or group
4. Having a sense of purpose which translates into leadership
5. An understanding of the boundaries between overall direction and day-to-day management (for organizations with staff).
WHAT MAKES A GOOD COMMITTEE MEMBER
1. Commits to preparing for and attending meetings
2. has a good understanding of the organization, what it does and how it does it.
3. It is not afraid to ask questions
4. Agrees to stick to the majority decision.
5. Support fellow committee members and staff.
6. Acts as an advocate for the organization
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