This section outlines material that can help you understand how to establish a strong board and manage risk, covering: core governing documents, how to establish by-laws and the key responsibilities of board members.
Governing Documents - Bylaws & Constitutions
- By-law builder (2011, Corporations Canada)
- Model by-laws (2014, Corporations Canada)
- Drafting and revising bylaws for Not-for-profit organizations in Alberta (2009, Board Development Program, Alberta, & The Muttart Foundation)
- Organizing your corporate documents (2014, The Muttart Foundation)
Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members
- Duties and Liabilities of Directors and Officers of Charities and Non-Profit Organizations (2011, Carters Professional Corporation)
- When a Director Disagrees with a Board Decision(2009, Deazeley)
- What If Board Member is Treasurer and Chair of Audit Committee? (2009, Deazeley)
- Board member's job description (2016, Governing Good)
- Board chair job description (2016, Governing Good)
- Legal responsibilities of boards (2016, Governing Good)
Meetings and Committees
- Committees of the Board (2010, Deazeley)
- A Guide to Great Board Minutes (2016, Governing Good)
- Chairing a board meeting (2012, Dalhousie University)
- Should we form a board committee? (2016, Governing Good)
- Ten tips for improving your board meetings (2016, Governing Good)