Trustee

To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, organisation law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.

To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives.

To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.

To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation. To represent the company at functions and meetings as appropriate.

To declare any conflict of interest while carrying out the duties of a trustee. To be collectively responsible for the actions of the organisation and other trustees.

To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

To abide by the Equal Opportunities Policy. To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.

To protect and manage the property of the organisation and where appropriate, to ensure the proper investment of the organisation’s funds.

To make sure the organisation is properly insured against all reasonable liabilities.

To appoint and support the employees and monitor her or his performance. In addition to the above statutory duties of all trustees, each trustee should use any specific knowledge or experience they must help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance requested by the board on new initiatives, or other issues relevant to the area of the organisation’s work in which the trustee has special expertise.

To attend meetings, and to read papers in advance of meetings. To attend sub-committee meetings as appropriate.